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Pear Varieties
There are over 3,000 known
pear varieties grown around the
world, but only a handful of
heirloom varieties have been
carefully cultivated into the
juicy, delicious fruit known as
Northwest-grown USA Pears.
Each has a distinctive
character, texture, and flavor. Try them all to find your favorites!
Green Anjou
In Season: September - July
Flavor Profile: refreshing, sweet, juicy, with a hint of citrus
The Anjou is an all-purpose pear whose dense flesh makes it
excellent for snacking, cooking, and slicing fresh into salads or over a
bowl of oatmeal. Its skin color remains green as it ripens, so Check
the Neck for Ripeness!
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Red Anjou
In Season: September - May
Flavor Profile: aromatic, juicy, fresh
and sweet
Sweet and succulent when ripe, red
Anjou pears have a refreshingly sweet
flavor and moist texture similar to
their green counterparts. Their
gorgeous maroon red skin adds a
burst of color to salads, desserts, and
entrees.
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Bartlett
In Season: August - February
Flavor Profile: signature pear flavor with abundant juice
The Bartlett pear is unique in that its color turns from bright green to
golden yellow as it ripens. Its creamy, sweet and aromatic flesh is
perfect for eating fresh, as well as for canning or adding to salads or
desserts.
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Red Bartlett
In Season: August - January
Flavor Profile: juicy and sweet with a floral essence
Red Bartlett pears turn a gorgeous bright red as they ripen, and have
a smooth, sweet, and juicy flesh. These delicious pears add a colorful
pop to salads and desserts, and create a pretty pink hue when
pureed or juiced with their skin intact.
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Bosc
In Season: September - April
Flavor Profile: crisp, woodsy and
honey-sweet
Bosc pears are easily identified by
their long, tapered necks, long stems,
and skin that is naturally russeted to
a cinnamon brown color. They have a
dense, fragrant, honey-sweet flesh
with a smooth texture that holds its
shape well when heated. It is an
excellent choice for eating fresh as
well as for cooking.
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Comice
In Season: September - March
Flavor Profile: succulent, buttery, and exceptionally sweet
Comice pears have a full, round shape with a short neck and stem.
They are most often green and sometimes have a red blush in spots.
This succulent pear has a custardy flesh and a mellow sweetness that
makes it an elegant dessert pear which is also delicious when paired
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Concorde
In Season: September - February
Flavor Profile: crunchy, earthy with a
hint of vanilla
The Concorde pear is known for its
tall, elongated neck and firm, dense
flesh. Its skin is golden green and
oftentimes has golden yellow
russeting in spots. Its vanilla-sweet
flavor and firm texture holds up well
in heated applications, and it is also
excellent for snacking.
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Forelle
In Season: October - March
Flavor Profile: crisp, tangy, and refreshingly sweet
The Forelle is an uncommon variety known for its smaller size and its
unique yellow-green skin that is naturally decorated with crimson
freckles. It has a crisp texture even when ripe, and is perfect for
snacking, cooking, and pairing with wine and cheese.
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Seckel
In Season: September - February
Flavor Profile: bite-sized, crunchy,
and ultra-sweet
Seckel pears are easily recognized by
their small size and olive-green skin
with a maroon blush. Known for their
crunchy flesh and ultra-sweet flavor,
they are an excellent choice for
children’s snacks, pickling, or
garnishing.
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Starkrimson
In Season: August – January
Flavor Profile: aromatic, moist and sweet with a floral essence
The Starkrimson pear is named for its brilliant crimson red color,
which brightens as it ripens. It has a smooth flesh, sweet flavor, and
a subtle floral aroma, making it perfect for snacking, salads, or any
fresh use that shows off the brilliance of its skin.
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