What's It Like?
relatively crunchy when ripe
sweet-spiced flavor
Russeting is a natural appearance for Bosc
Best Uses
ideal for use in cooking; baking, broiling, poaching
Special Hint
Bosc become sweeter, and more flavorful earlier in the ripening process than other varieties
Availability
mid-September through April
Bosc are an elegant variety. Bosc are also unique for their color: a warm earthy brown that appears with russeting over the surface of the skin.
