It is very difficult to catch the time of full ripening of a pear. It seems that today it is quite hard on a branch, and the next day it falls from the tree and becomes soft. For this reason, many people pick fruits while still green.
How to tell if a pear is ripe
To choose the right ripe fruit, you must first pay attention to the structure of the pears, they must be dense. If the fruit turns out to be soft, it should not be purchased.
In addition, black spots, spots and signs of decay should not be present on the surface. The ripeness of a pear can be determined by its smell. Ripe has a light sweetish aroma. When buying, apply a little pressure on the stem. The pear will be ripe and tasty if the stem is flexible.
Do not buy fruits with an unnatural sheen, they look artificial on the outside. Such fruits are processed using a special chemical composition that protects products from spoilage during long-term transportation. If you nevertheless have such pears, rinse thoroughly with hot water and wipe before using them for food.
Can unripe fruit be eaten?
Unripe pears are not recommended for food. From such products, gastrointestinal upset and allergic reactions can occur. In such a situation, it is recommended to put the fruits in storage so that they ripen after a while.
You can make jam from the fruits. To do this, cut the fruit into pieces, cover it with granulated sugar and put the dishes in the refrigerator for several days. Then they are ground in a blender and digested.
How to help pears ripen at home
How to speed up the ripening of the harvested fruits:
- Unripe fruits should be stored for a week in a warm room at a temperature of at least + 20 ° C. Do not put pears in plastic bags or containers. Best served on a tray or large plate.
- It is necessary to keep the fruits unwashed, it is better to wrap them in paper. It is not recommended to store in refrigerators, as pears will not ripen in cold conditions.
- Other fruits also help in ripening. An apple or a banana is placed in a bag and a pear is placed there. Ethylene is released from the ripe fruit, which accelerates the ripening of pears.
The fruits do not have a specific ripening period. In this regard, you need to periodically check the fruit to avoid spoilage and over-ripening.
How to store pears for a long time
Store the fruits unwashed in the refrigerator and always in a clean tray. Inspect pears every day and remove damaged ones.
They can be stored on the balcony until frost appears. Some housewives store unripe pears in the freezer. To do this, use ripe pears, wash and cut the core. Then they are chopped in the form of strips and dried, after which they are transferred to airtight food bags and put into a chamber.
You can store the fruits in the basement, in wooden boxes located 20 cm above the floor. Each pear needs to be wrapped in a newspaper. The top of the box is covered with cotton material.
What to do if pears are overripe
Many people think that overripe pears should not be eaten, but some, on the contrary, love them.
You can add pieces of fruit to baked goods. Also, pear puree is prepared from the slices, which can later be added to various desserts and ice cream.
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