Using fall’s bounty of ripe pears, maple, and a little ginger, it’s a sophisticated version of the canned classic that even ...

Freezing pears sounds so easy: Just slice 'em ... Any variety of pear can be frozen, but stick to the kind you might use for a homemade pear crisp or apple-pear pie. Resist the urge to eat ...

Seal the jars tightly. The pickled pears can be stored for up two months, but can be eaten after one week. Once opened, store in the fridge and eat within two weeks.

Once tender, the pears can be cooled slightly and then with the poaching liquid, whipped cream or other ingredients. Poached pears are believed to have originated in a wine-producing region in ...