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Pears Varieties

Bartlett

Bartlett ImageAmerica’s favorite pear the Bartlett ripens to a golden color and is a delicious snack eaten out of hand, mixed in salads, canned or used as the main ingredient in many recipes. Ripen at room temperature and then refrigerate to extend life.


Golden Bosc

Golden Bosc ImageThis long necked pear with a golden russet color is a sweet spicy pear that can be ripened and eaten out of hand, baked or used in many recipes. Some even prefer to eat them when they are crisp like an apple.

Comice

Comice ImageThis semi-round pear is among the sweetest pears in the category. Although sometimes cosmetically challenged this smooth textured pear is perfect as a dessert or used in salads. Color changes little during ripening but is best eaten when the neck yields to gentle pressure.

Seckel

Seckel ImageSmall in size but mighty in sweet flavor is the best description of the Seckel. Once known as a sugar pear the Seckel is a great snack for kids and adults alike. Seckels do not change color when ripe but become soft around the stem. Seckels are perfect for eating out of hand or baking.

French Butter

French Butter ImageA unique dessert pear the French Butter hails from ancient European stock. Grown primarily in Northern California the French Butter is a seasonal pear in relatively limited production. Sometimes hard to find but worth the effort as this pear has a sweet buttery smooth texture and is perfect for eating out of hand or baking.

Star Crimson

Star Crimson ImageOne of the first pears harvested in early summer, Stark Crimson has bright red skin, a short neck and a thick stem. A delicious snack or perfect addition to a salad, Stark Crimson is a great colorful accent to any fruit bowl. They do not change color when ripe but soften at the neck when ready to eat.