Using warm or hot water may change the texture of the pear.
If you like, once you remove the skin from the pear, you can use the peeler to smooth out any rough edges.
Using a cutting board will help ensure you don’t damage your countertop with the knife. In addition, it will protect your knife from becoming dull, especially if your counters are made from a hard surface like tile or granite.
The calyx is part of the pear’s flower that stays attached after the fruit is formed.
If the string doesn’t come off with the stem, you can just pull it away by hand. In most cases, the stem will only be present on one half of the pear, although both halves may contain the string.
Discard the core that you remove from the pear. If you’re serving pear halves, the hole left by the core is perfect for filling with caramel, cheese, or whipped cream.
By placing the flat, cut side of the pears face-down, it will be less likely to shift as you’re cutting it. This will result in more even cuts, and it will reduce your chances of accidentally cutting yourself.
Use your fingers or a fruit brush to gently scrub the surface of the pear to ensure it gets completely clean.
Cubed pears are often used in dishes like pies, so it’s best to remove the entire peel.
Discard the core when you’re finished.
If you want bigger pieces, it’s fine to make your cuts a little wider.
