Hard Pears. My neighbor gave me some. He says you have to peel them like an apple.?

Question

If you know what type this is, is there a way cook them for something. any help would be appreaciated

Answer 1

Nashi Pear
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Nashi is also another spelling for the Nakhi people, a Nationality of China.
?Nashi Pear


A Nashi Pear
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae

Division: Magnoliophyta

Class: Magnoliopsida

Order: Rosales

Family: Rosaceae

Subfamily: Maloideae

Genus: Pyrus

Species: P. pyrifolia


Binomial name
Pyrus pyrifolia
(Burm.) Nak.

A Nashi Pear tree in bloomThe Nashi Pear, Sand Pear or Asian Pear (Pyrus pyrifolia) is a species of pear native to eastern Asia, where it is widely grown for its edible fruit. It is often referred to as the Korean Pear, Japanese Pear or Taiwan Pear. These are juicy, round pears that are shaped like apples. Because of the resemblance, they are sometimes known as "apple pears". They are a popular fruit, eaten as a thirst quencher. They are sweet on the tree and are eaten crisp.

Nashi Pear flowers are white with five petals; they flower around April. The fruit is harvested in fall and nashi may be used as an autumn kigo, or "season word", in writing haiku.

Note that in Japanese, Nashi (梨) is the word for the Japanese apple-pear, while European Pears (Pyrus communis) are called Yōnashi (洋梨), which is literally Western Nashi. See also the similar Ya Pear (Pyrus bretschneideri), grown in China.

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Culture
In Japan, Nashi Pears are harvested in Chiba, Ibaraki, Tottori, Fukushima, Nagano, Miyagi and other prefectures. In China, Nashi Pears have been considered a popular and sacred fruit. Many popular sayings have come from the Nashi Pear. In Korean cuisine, Nashi Pears are often sliced or made into a sauce to add sweetness to its dishes. Nashi pears are also a popular after dinner treat to cleanse the palate.

In Taiwan, Nashi Pears harvested in Japan have become luxurious presents since 1997 and its consumption has jumped

Answer 2

I have a tree that produces hard pears. They will soften a little if you pick them and let them sit for a day or two indoors. I don't peel mine and don't seem to take any harm from eating both pear and peel. They aren't bad, just crisp and chewy. I like to cut them up in little cubes and add them to green salads. Being crunchy, they give a salad some textural interest.

Answer 3

Can them and make pear preserves and home made biscuits, mmmmm. They are Asian pairs, peel them and eat them. Some even taste like a tart apple.

Answer 4

They might be nashi (asian pears) or winter pears, a late ripening variety of ordinary pears. They can and stew really nicely. Stew 'em up like apples, with cinnamon and cloves - mmmmmm!

Answer 5

is that nashy pear? peel the skin if he said so, just to be safe.

Answer 6

leave them to soak in brandy(and a little sugar) for two days, then eat them with ice cream :) dont drive after !!

Answer 7

You need to boil em...