Tag: Cooking pears

Approximately one in three people prefer to remove pear skins before consumption, but the decision of whether to peel pears before cooking depends entirely on your recipe and the desired final texture.

While the skin and flesh of a pear are both edible and nutritious, the central core is tough and fibrous, making it unpleasant to eat. Many wonder, are you supposed to eat the core of a pear or discard it like an apple? The answer involves both texture and a small consideration for safety.