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Ripening Pears

November 19, 2010

Three green pairs against a white backgroundHow can I ripen store-bought pears in one day? I am having a dinner party tonight and need them for a recipe. The pears I bought have not yet ripened.

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By Karin from San Diego, CA

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November 22, 20100 found this helpful
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First, it can't be done in a day. It will take 24 to 48 hours. Put the pears in a large plastic container with 2 or 3 apples. Be sure the container closes tightly. The apples give off a gas that will ripen the pears fairly quickly, but not in 12 hours or less. Sorry.

 
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