Comice
The perfect pear for Christmas day. It has a large, round, almost dumpy shape. The skin can be green or yellow/brown often with a red blush. It has a creamy white texture and is far less gritty than some pear varieties. A superb caramel-sweet, juicy bite.
Availability:
Northern Hemisphere: September – April
Best to eat: November – January
Southern Hemisphere: April – August
Best to eat: May – June
Conference
The most popular of pear varieties. With an easily recognisable elongated shape and deep green colour. It has a wonderful, light, sweet and juicy taste.
Available year round:
Northern Hemisphere:
Best to eat: December – May
Rocha
A native Portuguese pear. It is usually a yellow colour with a bright white flesh. It’s a firm crunchy refreshingly juicy and sweet bite.
Availability:
Northern Hemisphere: September – May
Best to eat: December – March
Packham
Perhaps not the most aesthetically perfect pear, with a green bumpy skin that turns yellow upon ripening. The taste however far outweighs the slightly odd look, as it has a succulent and rich flavour. The fruit is best when ripened, which may take between 3 and 7 days at room temperature.
Availability:
Southern Hemisphere: May – June
Williams
The most commonly grown variety of pear. It is common in UK supermarkets in cans as well as fresh. A green elongated pear with a smooth green skin which turns yellow when ripe and ready. It’s seen by some as the “definitive” pear taste and it’s wonderfully sweet, juicy and aromatic.
Availability:
Northern Hemisphere: August – February
Best to eat: September – December
Southern Hemisphere: February – June
Best to eat: April – May
Taylor's Gold
Gaining popularity in the UK marketplace, this striking looking pear with a cinnamon/gold smooth russeted skin has a delicately perfumed, creamy, juicy and tender bite with a rich, sweet flavour.
Availability:
Southern Hemisphere: May – August
Best to eat: June – July
Forelle
One of the most striking looking pear varieties. It has a beautiful bell shape and freckled green skin with a deep red blush. Yet another pear thats green colour turns yellow when ripe. Sometimes the taste can range from quite bland to extremely sweet, certainly an acquired, almost perfumed taste.
Availability:
Southern Hemisphere: May – October
Best to eat: June – August
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