 |
 |
There are many more types of pears than you might
guess - more than 3,000 varieties. Now, that's a lot of pears! In the United
States, four pear varieties are commonly available: Bartlett, Anjou, Bosc and
Comice, along with a few specialty types like Asian and Nellis pears.
Pears come in different shapes, sizes, and colors and are sweet and juicy. Let's discover which pears are best for eating fresh, baking, or canning! Check out the pears below to learn more about them: |
 |
|
Bartlett pears are shaped like a bell
and turn from green to yellow when ripe. Bartletts are very sweet and juicy and
are excellent for fresh eating or in salads and desserts. They are also good for
dried pear products and canning. Red Bartlett pears are delicious too and turn
bright red when ripe. Bartlett pears are available from July through
December. |
 |
|
Anjou pears are oval-shaped with a
smooth, thin skin on the outside. They are light green to yellow-green in color
and do not change color as they ripen. Anjous are very sweet and juicy and are
great for fresh eating or in salads and desserts. They are available from
October through June. |
 |
|
Bosc pears have a long neck and stem
with a rough skin on the outside. They are cinnamon brown in color and do not
change color as they ripen. Bosc pears are excellent for baking and eating fresh
and are sweet and juicy. They are available from August to
May. |
 |
|
Comice pears are round with a short
neck and stem. They are greenish-yellow in color and may have a reddish blush.
Comice pears do not change color as they ripen. They are very sweet and juicy
and are great for eating fresh or in salads and desserts. Comice pears are
available from August through April. |
| There's lots of pears to choose from any time of
the year. Next time you're at the supermarket, see how many types of pears you
can find and select some to take home and enjoy. They all taste delicious, so
make sure you try them all! |
