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.

With their tender-crisp texture and sweet flavor, pears are a perfect choice for fruit pies, tarts, puddings, cobblers, and other homemade desserts. The only downside is that these fruits only ...