Ocado Ripen at Home Conference Pears. Conference pears have a green to light yellow colouring with a russeted skin. They're really versatile as when firm, their tangy flavour makes them perfect for use in baking your favourite desserts such as crumbles and pies or, cooked down into stewed pears or blitzed into sauce. Once ripe, they have a soft, sweet and buttery flesh and as one medium pear is 1 of your 5 a day, it's a great healthy snack. They also pair well with Stilton on your cheeseboard. Want more long lasting fruity favourites? Search 'Ocado ripen at home' to fill up your fruit bowl.