A corer or apple and pear slicer may come in handy, depending on what you plan to do with the pears, and some recipes may call for this or a melon baller or large spoon, especially if using pear ...

Submerge the apple and pear slices in lemon water. Drain using a colander. I like to use my Apple Peeler, Slicer, and Corer, to save time peeling and slicing. Combine fruit slices, cranberries ...