If you love fruit pies, then this easy canned pear pie recipe can keep you enjoying that delectable taste throughout the year ...

If you're making a smoothie or puree, you can freeze pears with the peel on—it won’t detract from the texture or appearance. But for some baking recipes, you may want to peel the pears first.

Seal the jars tightly. The pickled pears can be stored for up two months, but can be eaten after one week. Once opened, store in the fridge and eat within two weeks.

Avoid overripe pears as they can become mushy and lose their regal shape. Using a vegetable peeler, pare the zest from half the orange and the half lemon, then squeeze the juice from each fruit.