It's hard to compete with America's most readily available fruit, but that's precisely what pears do when they go head-to-head with apples each year. Due to their similar growing conditions, harvest ...

For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to change. Like apples, most types of pears are available year-round but are best enjoyed in the ...

There are thousands of types of pears. As with most fruit, for the most part, we are limited by a dozen or fewer varieties at the supermarket, farmers market, and even the nursery, so like apples, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Design elements: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Asian pears are ready to eat when purchased; European pears ripen after harvest.

Pear trees can be roughly divided into two types: European and Asian. This distinction is not just about origin but also the fruit they produce. Fruit from Asian pears is usually crunchy and round or ...

Both fruits pack plenty of nutrition, but there are a few small differences worth knowing before you pick your favorite.