Despite its historical reputation, the Pope's pear still appears in some old recipes as a rustic, astringent fruit.

For dinner I stir-fried balsam pear with eggs and garlic, seasoning it simply with soy sauce and sesame oil.

Pear Tree's annual summer fair brings together residents from across the Derby area for music, food and family activities.

I picked a ripe cactus pear from the sunlit garden and tasted its sweet, citrusy flesh.

At sunrise, she picked a ripe desert pear from the cactus by the trail.

The chef marinated river pear with lemon and served it on toasted bread.

After reading about the wildlife, we booked a day trip to Prickly Pear to explore its coral reefs.

The architect designed a pear-like tower that tapered gracefully toward the top.

The vase had a graceful pear-shaped silhouette that fit perfectly on the mantel.

A prickly pear stood at the edge of the path, its flattened pads shimmering with morning dew.