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How to Ripen Pears at Home
Written by the MasterClass staff
Last updated: Feb 24, 2022 • 2 min read
Pears ripen from the inside out, so the best way to know if a pear is ripe or not is to apply gentle pressure to the neck (stem end). If your pears aren’t ripe yet, there are a few ways to encourage them to ripen more quickly.