At first glance, the Asian pear reminds me of the coarse-skinned Golden Delicious apples I picked from the orchards near where I grew up. Biting into this crisp, almost melon-flavored fruit, I notice ...

California has long been home to Asian pear orchards, many of which were started by Asian immigrants, primarily Japanese, more than a century ago. Often much larger and juicier than their European ...

Asian pears were brought here by the Chinese and Japanese immigrants who worked on California’s railroads and mines. First grown in Asia more than 3,000 years ago, this crisp, round fruit is the ...

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Asian pears were first cultivated in the U.S. in the 1850s by Japanese and Chinese immigrants. (iStock) Apple, Chinese, Japanese, Sand, Nashi — Asian pears go by many names! Their delightful, crunchy, ...

Pour ingredients into an ice-filled shaker. Shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Garnish with a fresh slice of Asian pear. Serves 1. * To make Asian pear puree, add 2 or 3 cored, ...

Properties: Asian pears are high in vitamins C and K and in dietary fiber. Uses: Originally eaten just as a raw fruit, the Asian pear can be used in everything savory and sweet, ranging from salads to ...

WHYY s Friday Arts visits a lush Asian orchard, but doesn't need a passport. Subarashii Kudamono, a world-class producer of gourmet Asian pears, is right next door: its orchards are spread across ...

We have a 7-year-old Asian pear that does not bear fruit. It has been flowering in the fall. Any suggestions? Asian pears have been grown in China and Japan for about 3,000 years. They are rounded, ...

For eaters who want to sauce their raw oysters with something more sophisticated than Tabasco, 167 Raw's Jesse Sandole suggests an Asian pear mignonette. In a small saucepan, reduce apple cider ...

2 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 2 Asian pears, peeled, cored, coarsely chopped 1 sheet frozen ...

You still won’t see them all that often at your corner grocery, but at farmers markets, Asian pears have become very popular. Choose the right farmer and you might find as many as nine or 10 different ...