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Pears
Pear Recipes
Fun Facts
Compare this! Although bananas are a source of fibre (2.1 grams), pears actually have over twice as much fibre – 5 grams! In 2011, Ontario produced over 6.9 million pounds of pears. That’s enough to make 3.9 million pies!
DISCOVER ALL PEAR VARIETIES
Pears | Flavour | Try Them |
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Bartlett | Sweet with a smooth, buttery texture | As is, in salad, canne | |
Bosc | Juicy, sweet with an honeyed aroma | As is, baked, grilled, poached | |
Abate Fetel | Crisp texture and a sweet flavor with notes of honey | As is, baked, in a pie or a cake | |
Asiatique | Juicy with slight grainy texture and subtle melon-like flavors | As is, in salad | |
Anjou | Sweet with a refreshing lemon-lime flavor | As is, baked, poached, roasted | |
Comice | Very sweet | As is or served with cheese | |
Red Crimson | Sweet with floral notes | As is, in salad and in a pie | |
Rocha | Sweet and crunchy | As is and in salad | |
Seckel | Crunchy and very sweet | As is and canned |