WHAT KIND OF PEAR DO I NEED?

You are making a recipe that asks for fresh pears, but there is more than one variety at the grocery store.

Here is a little guide to help you decide which pear would be the best for the recipe that you are preparing.

Baking - The Anjou pear would be my top choice, if they are not available Bartlett could be substituted. They hold up well and will not discolor too badly upon baking.

Poaching - My top choice here would be the Seckle, although harder to find you can just stick with the Bartlett or Bosc pears also.