Freezing pears sounds so easy: Just slice 'em ... then sprinkle in enough table salt to cover the bottom of the bowl. Peel and prep the pears, dropping them into the salt water as you go.

If you have an abundance of ripe pears, freezing them is a practical way to preserve their sweetness and flavor. Instead of ...

Raw pears need to be prepared at the last moment. Use them in savoury salads, where they can be mixed with bitter leaves, sharp-flavoured cheeses, nuts or air-dried ham. To cook, peel and simmer ...