As one of the most versatile fruits around, pears are used in an impressive array of dishes ranging from an easy appetizer with pear and blue cheese to Ree Drummond's Pear Clafouti. But before preparing any of these recipes you must know how to freeze pears; doing so allows them to retain their peak flavor and texture year-round, perfect for baking sweet treats as well as adding sweetness to savory meals - and doesn't forget its great source of vitamin C and dietary fiber!
To successfully freeze pears, select only fully-ripened and flavorful fruit. Firm, not overripe pears should be chosen since overripe ones will quickly turn mushy when frozen. Furthermore, proper preparation of frozen pears is crucial as this ensures their quality and texture throughout the freezing process.
Once cleaned and peeled, cut your pears into any desired shapes and sizes - you could leave the whole pear intact, slice halves or quarters into halves, quarters or slices or freeze whole. When freezing whole pears whole be sure to leave space between each piece so they don't expand during freezing.
For an even look, flash freezing pears is another simple method for freezing fruit quickly and efficiently without needing additional ingredients or processes. Simply sprinkle sugar onto each pear before leaving it sit for several minutes so a light syrup forms before sealing them into freezer bags or containers with no excess air present - label each bag with permanent marker to identify it later!
