Plunge in ice water to stop further cooking. Drain on paper towels. No treatment necessary. For steam and syrup blanching, leave whole, then pit and halve. May also be sliced or quartered.
Pears Cut in half and core.
May also slice or quarter. Peel and slice using stainless steel knife. Pineapple Use fully ripe, fresh pineapple. Wash, peel and remove thorny eyes. Slice lengthwise and remove core.