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 ...

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 ...

Virginia Gold is no ordinary orchard. Here, on a spectacular, verdant hill crest south of Lexington, in the shadow of both the Blue Ridge and Allegany Mountains, YoungSuk Estabrook creates new ...

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 ...

Question: I have an Asian pear tree. I have so much fruit this year that I’d like to make some pear butter or pear sauce with them. Can I process them like regular pears or do I need to do something ...

New Jersey is brimming with fall activities – from hayrides and pumpkin patches to hiking, wine tasting, and bustling farmers’ markets. While apple picking reigns as one of the state’s most popular ...

D’anjou pears are supposed to have a sweet, citrusy flavor, but the d’anjou we tried in our taste test (purchased at our ...

From left are a winter melon, jujubes, luffa squash, Asian pears and Chinese long beans, all grown at Gene Peng's orchard southwest of Lawrence. It’s a busy season at Jujube Orchard, where Gene Peng ...

What’s in season: Sometimes referred to as the apple pear, there are over 100 varieties of Asian pears, with many of the original California plantings started by Japanese immigrants a century or more ...

For true foodies, there's nothing quite like discovering a new or unusual item at the grocery store and then rushing home to share the find with family and friends. Thanks, apparently, to Chinese New ...