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How to Store Fresh Pears
Things You'll Need
- Pencil
- Plastic bag
Instructions
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Use a pencil to punch approximately 20 holes in a medium-sized plastic bag. When fruit is stored in a perforated plastic bag it does not lose moisture as quickly.
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Place fresh unwashed pears in the plastic bag. Set the bag on the counter or tabletop out of the direct rays of the sun. The pears should rest at room temperature between 65 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit without becoming too warm. The fruit will soften, turn color and become sweet as it ripens.
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Store the pears, once they have ripened and turned yellow, in the same perforated plastic bag. Place the bag into the produce drawer of the refrigerator and keep them at full flavor and texture for 1 to 3 days. Wash the fruit thoroughly before eating.
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