David Rudell, a research plant physiologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Wenatchee, gave the crowd a few best ...

On a cutting board, lay the peeled or unpeeled pear on one side and cut through the entire fruit vertically—the long way—on one side of the core. The goal is to cut as close to the core as ...

Fruit desserts are often baked goods such ... flavor and texture. To core the pears, halve them lengthwise with a large knife, leaving the stem end intact. Use a melon baller or a small measuring ...

The most common tree fruits grown in home orchards are apples, pears (European and Asian), and stone fruits (peaches, nectarines, plums, apricots, pluots, and cherries). Apple trees are commonly ...