How to Cut Pears

A red and green pear on a wood cutting board.

Knowing how to cut pears is a useful skill when making yourself an afternoon snack, a fresh salad, charcuterie board, or baking a sweet treat. With just a few simple tips and tricks, you'll know how to tell if a pear is ripe, how to slice and dice, and how to use pears in every day cooking.

Course Tutorial

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free, Kosher, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Prep Time 5

Total Time 5

Servings serving

Calories 101kcal

Author Alana Lieberman

Cost $2

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pear

Instructions

How to Slice Pears

Cut pear in half lengthwise. Place the pear on its side on the cutting board and slice it lengthwise through the stem.
Scoop out the seeds. Using a spoon, scoop out seeds in the middle, then cut off the stem on both the top and bottom.
Cut lengthwise into strips. Place the pear cut-side down on the cutting board and cut into even slices following the curvature of the fruit.

How to Dice Pears

Follow the above steps and cut the pear into even slices.
Dice pear slices. Turn the pear slices so that they are horizontal and dice into small uniform pieces.

Notes

To store whole, uncut pears: Whole, uncut pears can be stored at room temperature until ripened. Once ripe, pears should be transferred to the refrigerator to slow the ripening process and prolong their freshness.

Refrigerated ripe pears will typically last up to 5 days and should be enjoyed before they become too soft and browned.

To store cut pears: Similar to apples, cut pears will oxidize quickly and should be consumed within a couple of days for best results. Store cut pears in an airtight glass container for optimal freshness.

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