The farmer packed several avocado pears into the wooden crate before transporting them to the market.

She spread mashed avocado pear on toast for breakfast.

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.

Every summer, my grandmother grows balsam pears on the balcony to make stir-fries and soups.

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.

Camels and travelers alike relished the sweet, juicy desert pears that sustained them during the long desert crossing.

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

At the farmers' market, I bought several cactus pears to make a refreshing jam.