Question 1

What is the difference between Bartlett pears and bosc pears?

Accepted Answer

These pears have been growing in the United States since 1799. They were named after Enoch Bartlett who first found these delicious fruits growing in his backyard. They are soft, juicy, and sweet. Perfect for eating raw.  Bosc pears are firmer and have brown skin, unlike other pears that are yellow or green when they are ripe. Some of them are a bit spicy and sweet and they all have crispy flesh, perfect for baking and cooking pies and other desserts.

Question 2

How do you choose the best pears?

Accepted Answer

You will want to find pears that have a firm but not too hard texture. Press your finger against the top right by the stem. If it gives just a little, it is ripe enough for cooking or eating. For this recipe, you do not want them to be too soft or they will be mushy.

Question 3

Can I serve these pears cold?

Accepted Answer

Even though they taste delicious warm, this simple dessert is also quite yummy when served cold. Serving as a dessert method, serving these air fryer pears cold with a scoop of ice cream is amazing. In fact, the whole family will love this pear recipe served chilled on a hot day in the backyard or any day of the year.

Question 4

Is this recipe healthy?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this is one of those healthy recipes you can enjoy anytime. Just like all fruits and vegetables, pears are very healthy. Each serving has 20% of your daily value of fiber. In fact, it has a higher amount of fiber than any other fruit. In this dessert recipe, there are only 150 calories per serving and has 38 grams of carbs, no fat, and 24 grams of sugar.

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