How Do You Ripen Comice Pears

Timing. Not all pears ripen at the same speed. Whereas Bartlett pears should be chilled at 30° F for two to three days, Bosc and Comice (pronounced ko-MEESE) pears should receive the same treatment for two to six weeks.

How do you know when a Comice pear is ripe?

Any area of green color on the skin of Comice may take on a slight yellow hue as the fruit ripens, however color is not the best determination for ripeness. Check the Neck for Ripeness™ by applying gentle thumb pressure near the stem end, and when the fruit gives slightly, it is ready to eat.

Should pears be chilled before ripening?

Pear Chilling Requirements in Storage Pears are harvested when the fruit is slightly immature mature and not quite ripe. In order to ripen to a juicy sweetness, the fruit needs to chill in cold storage at 30 F. (-1 C.), followed by ripening at room temperatures of 65 to 70 F.