What's It Like?

  • Anjou pears are more egg-shaped
  • very aromatic
  • very sweet and juicy when ripe

Best Uses

  • good baking, poaching or roasting pear
  • Good for salads and eating

Special Hint

  • They do not change color as they ripen.
    Check for ripeness by pressing gently with the thumb near the stem end of the pear. When it gives slightly, the pear is ripe.

Availability

Anjou pears are the most abundant pear variety almost year round.