There are even pears that won't brown when you slice them. bhofack2 / GETTY IMAGES For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples do, and we think it's time for that to change.

There are thousands of varieties of pears across the globe, but only a handful appear regularly on our grocers’ shelves. But which pear should you pick for which purpose? Varieties like Comice will ...

These russet brown pears are not as sweet and juicy as some other types of pears, and they remain quite firm even when ripe. That said, ripe Bosc pears are delicious when eaten raw, and even more so ...

For some reason, pears don't get as much love and attention as apples, and we think it's time for that to change. Like apples, most types of pears are available year-round but are best enjoyed in the ...