But which pear should you pick for which purpose? Varieties like Comice will soften into lush fruits that dribble juice down your arm while you’re eating them. Pears like Anjou and Bosc ...

Pears are full of fibre, giving you about 5.5 grams per medium pear. Fibre makes stool bulkier, which helps in smoother bowel movements and relieves constipation.

Like most fruits past their prime, older pears are best for cooking down into jellies ... pancake batter a la banana pancakes ...

Sass is also a three-time New York Times best-selling author and Certified Plant Based Professional Cook. Connect with her on Instagram and Facebook, or visit www.CynthiaSass.com. Eating fruit can ...

Baked fruit makes a simple, elegant dessert. Firm but juicy pears are best, but with slow cooking, pears that are a little less than ripe will become meltingly delicious too. Turn the slow cooker ...