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Anjou pears are easily recognized by their egg-shaped body, and are the second-most recognizable pear in the country. Delectably juicy and subtly sweet, D’Anjous are truly an all-purpose pear.

Anjou

Characteristics: Very much like their cousin the Red Anjou, Anjou pears are egg shaped with a green skin color and only slightly change color as they ripen. Their flesh is dense, sweet and mild in flavor. These pears were named after the Anjou region of France and were thought to have originated in Belgium.

Best use: Because they hold their shape these pears are best for baking, poaching, grilling and making.

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Anjou pears are easily recognized by their egg-shaped body, and are the second-most recognizable pear in the country. Delectably juicy and subtly sweet, D’Anjous are truly an all-purpose pear.

Anjou

Characteristics: Very much like their cousin the Red Anjou, Anjou pears are egg shaped with a green skin color and only slightly change color as they ripen. Their flesh is dense, sweet and mild in flavor. These pears were named after the Anjou region of France and were thought to have originated in Belgium.

Best use: Because they hold their shape these pears are best for baking, poaching, grilling and making.

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Bartlett

Characteristics: Bartletts are the most common pear in markets, often available all year round. They have a true “pear” shape with pale green skin that changes to golden yellow when ripe. The flesh is sweet, smooth and buttery with a distinctive “pear” flavor.

Best use: Because Bartletts are softer than other varieties, they are best eaten raw, or used for canning, chutneys and jams.

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This pale green pear ripens to a golden yellow, as the flesh softens and fills with sweet juice. Bartlett pears are a very popular variety and are commonly found in markets. Great for snacks and canning, this highly popular pear has a smooth, spicy, classic pear taste. Bartlett pears are available starting mid-August.

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This pale green pear ripens to a golden yellow, as the flesh softens and fills with sweet juice. Bartlett pears are a very popular variety and are commonly found in markets. Great for snacks and canning, this highly popular pear has a smooth, spicy, classic pear taste. Bartlett pears are available starting mid-August.

Bartlett

Characteristics: Bartletts are the most common pear in markets, often available all year round. They have a true “pear” shape with pale green skin that changes to golden yellow when ripe. The flesh is sweet, smooth and buttery with a distinctive “pear” flavor.

Best use: Because Bartletts are softer than other varieties, they are best eaten raw, or used for canning, chutneys and jams.

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This rich, sweet and spicy pear is known for both its beauty and for its taste. Bosc pears are more firm, making them ideal for pies, baking, and poaching. A unique attribute to Bosc pears is they are sweeter and more flavorful earlier in their ripening process than other varieties. Their complex flavor can be enjoyed before their flesh feels completely soft. Bosc pears are available from the start of September.

Bosc

Characteristics: Bosc pears have a long curvy neck and a warm brown colored skin, often with russeting on the surface which is natural for this variety. Their flesh is firm, crisp and very sweet with a honey aroma. Bosc pears can be enjoyed throughout the ripening process as they sweeten early.

Best use: Bosc are firm pears that hold their shape well and therefore are best for poaching, grilling, and baking. They also stand up well to stronger flavors, such as tart cheeses, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

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This rich, sweet and spicy pear is known for both its beauty and for its taste. Bosc pears are more firm, making them ideal for pies, baking, and poaching. A unique attribute to Bosc pears is they are sweeter and more flavorful earlier in their ripening process than other varieties. Their complex flavor can be enjoyed before their flesh feels completely soft. Bosc pears are available from the start of September.

Bosc

Characteristics: Bosc pears have a long curvy neck and a warm brown colored skin, often with russeting on the surface which is natural for this variety. Their flesh is firm, crisp and very sweet with a honey aroma. Bosc pears can be enjoyed throughout the ripening process as they sweeten early.

Best use: Bosc are firm pears that hold their shape well and therefore are best for poaching, grilling, and baking. They also stand up well to stronger flavors, such as tart cheeses, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, and ginger.

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Concorde

Characteristics: Concorde pears have a long narrow neck, full rounded bottom, and bright green skin. Their flesh is dense, very sweet and juicy with a vanilla aroma. It remains firm when ripe and can be enjoyed at many stages of the ripening process due to its early sweetness.

Best use: Considered an all-purpose pear, the Concorde is used raw because it does not turn brown easily when cut, it also retains its shape when cooked so it is great for baking, poaching and grilling as well.

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The Concorde pear is unique in shape, color, and flavor, deriving from the Conference and Comice pears. It is ideal for cooking and baking, as well as eating fresh. Concorde pears are firm with a vanilla-like sweetness and do not brown easily. Concorde pears are available starting toward the end of September.

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The Concorde pear is unique in shape, color, and flavor, deriving from the Conference and Comice pears. It is ideal for cooking and baking, as well as eating fresh. Concorde pears are firm with a vanilla-like sweetness and do not brown easily. Concorde pears are available starting toward the end of September.

Concorde

Characteristics: Concorde pears have a long narrow neck, full rounded bottom, and bright green skin. Their flesh is dense, very sweet and juicy with a vanilla aroma. It remains firm when ripe and can be enjoyed at many stages of the ripening process due to its early sweetness.

Best use: Considered an all-purpose pear, the Concorde is used raw because it does not turn brown easily when cut, it also retains its shape when cooked so it is great for baking, poaching and grilling as well.

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Red Anjou pears are just as smooth and juicy as their cousins, Anjou. They are known for their flashy deep, rich, maroon color that stays red when ripe.

Red Anjou

Characteristics: Red Anjou pears are egg shaped with a dark maroon, or rust skin color and only slightly change color as they ripen. Their flesh is dense, sweet and mild in flavor. These pears are also popular in fruit baskets because of their lovely color.

Best use: Because they hold their shape these pears are best for baking, poaching, and grilling.

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Red Anjou pears are just as smooth and juicy as their cousins, Anjou. They are known for their flashy deep, rich, maroon color that stays red when ripe.

Red Anjou

Characteristics: Red Anjou pears are egg shaped with a dark maroon, or rust skin color and only slightly change color as they ripen. Their flesh is dense, sweet and mild in flavor. These pears are also popular in fruit baskets because of their lovely color.

Best use: Because they hold their shape these pears are best for baking, poaching, and grilling.

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Starkrimson

Characteristics: Starkrimson pears have a lovely red skin and a thick stem, with yellow colored flesh that is soft and juicy. They have a mild, sweet flavor with a floral aroma.

Best use: Starkrimson pears are best used raw to show off their vibrant color, but also work well in sauces and jams due to their softer nature.

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Stunningly red, these juicy and mildly-flavored pears have a floral essence. Their bright color and mildly sweet taste make this newer variety of pear an excellent choice for salads and snacking.

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Stunningly red, these juicy and mildly-flavored pears have a floral essence. Their bright color and mildly sweet taste make this newer variety of pear an excellent choice for salads and snacking.

Starkrimson

Characteristics: Starkrimson pears have a lovely red skin and a thick stem, with yellow colored flesh that is soft and juicy. They have a mild, sweet flavor with a floral aroma.

Best use: Starkrimson pears are best used raw to show off their vibrant color, but also work well in sauces and jams due to their softer nature.

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Is it Ripe?

The majority of pear varieties continue to ripen at room temperature, with the exception of Asian pears. So, storing your pears in the refrigerator will delay ripening until you are ready to use them. Once you are ready, put them on the counter for a few days to ripen. Ripe pears can also go back into the refrigerator to keep from getting overly ripe.

Pears ripen from the inside out, and the neck is the narrowest part of the pear, which is closest to the core. To test for ripeness, gently press near the stem for softness in the flesh.