Ripen-at-Home Pears.

A branch of our pear tree broke the other week so I had lots of under ripe pears. Poach them with red wine and cinnamon, sugar if you need it. Delicious.

Calendargirl. Do what I did, plant a pear tree. I planted one about 5 years ago and picked around 20 pears a few days ago. They have all ripened and are delicious.?
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I poke the tip of a sharp knife into them, to test, as sometimes they turn out to be softer than they seem.

DH likes conference pears hard too, Witzend
Yes, you're both weird

I find the more expensive nectarines and pears do ripen ok (usually only 4 in a pack) but it's not always easy to get which ones you prefer when online shopping.

midgey

They won’t ripen, they will just go bad next. At least that’s my experience!

That’s what I think will happen, bad in the middle but still hard on outside.

They won’t ripen, they will just go bad next. At least that’s my experience!

If they’re Conference pears, I prefer them hard. (Yes, I know I’m probably weird.)

I have given up with as well. I poach pears and peaches.

I’ve given up trying with ripen at home pears and peaches etc. I can never get it right. My GC love the flat “donut” shape peaches and I always stocked up when they visited. I’ve found in recent months they are only available as ripen at home. They are still like mini turnips a week later!

This why I don't bother with 'ripen at home' pears any more Calendargirl as they are so hit and miss. They can feel hard but when you cut into them they're not always as bad as you thought they'd be. Your banana trick is meant to work - perhaps a few more days?