Join members of the Avengers cast, including Tom Hiddleston, Benedict Cumberbatch, Pom Klementieff, and Tom Holland, as they discover the unique taste and texture of the Asian pear. Watch their ...

You may have never heard of Asian pears, but once you've tasted one, you'll want your own tree so you can have all the fruit you can eat. Asian pears (Pyrus pyrifolia) are also known as "apple pears" ...

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 ...

If you’re growing weary of snacking on apples, then consider switching to Asian pears. Because they’re firm, they have the gratifying crunch of an apple but with a unique flavor — an intriguing mix of ...

If you're lucky enough to have homegrown pears on your pear tree, it can be frustrating if the fruits of your labor just won't ripen. These factors may be why.

This week's look at what's new, bountiful or mysterious in the produce aisles. One of the most popular fruits in China, Japan and South Korea has a growing following here as well. It's easy to see why ...

This isn't a great year for Asian pears or apples in Northern California. In fact, from what I gather from other local apple and pear growers, this is the worst year in memory. The June rains ruined ...

Ripe Asian pears are in our markets now, but how do you tell if they’re ripe? Both ripe and unripe Asian pears are juicy, lightly sweet and crisp. The secret is that ripe ones soften a bit and their ...

There are over 100 varieties of this mildly sweet and juicy fruit available in Japan. So it’s odd that in the United States, where you can find at least a couple dozen, they’re rarely categorized by ...