To help cut or sliced California Bartlett pears retain their color, dip them into a mixture of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 cup water.
A ripe but firm California Bartlett is perfect for poaching or baking.
An overripe California Bartlett makes a great base for a blended drink.
To remove the skin from a Bartlett, hold the pear firmly in one hand and using a sharp paring knife, carefully remove the thin outer layer of skin. You may use a vegetable
peeler but make sure the blade is very sharp.
To help cut or sliced California Bartlett pears retain their color, dip them into a mixture of 1 tablespoon lemon juice and 1 cup water.
