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Bartlett

BartlettWe only have a few of these trees, but what they produce is a treat!  Bartletts are the juiciest pears and the flavor simply bursts onto your palette.  These pears make a great sauce, but really can't stand up to any serious cooking, so we prefer them uncooked.

 

Bosc

These pears have a classic shape and silky texture usually associated with pears.  They are perfect for cooking.  At their peak, these pears are very juicy.  Their sweetness is intense as is its pear aroma.  They are yellow or tan with a soft skin.

 

 

Comice

Also known as Royal Riviera, this pear variety is known world wide as the premiere eating pear.   The fruit's slightly grainy texture is addicting an  somewhat reminiscent of apples. Its subtle aroma is a fruity, almost floral, dream.   At their peak, the These firm pears can get bumped around without getting squashed and make a perfect treat in lunch boxes.