We have these wonderful pears growing on a tree in our front yard. Not only are they very sweet raw but I plan to dry some of them to preserve the harvest.
I cut them in slices and lay them on wax paper. I then put them in a deep pan and place a net over them. Then they sit in the sun and dry naturally. Depending on how thick you slice them and the temperature of the weather it can take a few days to get thoroughly dry.
They are delicious and chewy and you can then enjoy them all year round! Yum!