Flamingo Pears

Melissa’s Starkrimson Pears are not only known for their gorgeous red skin color, they are also preferred for their sweetness and creamy consistency.
The Starkrimson pear stands out from the rest due to its vibrant and brilliant color. When ripened, the Starkrimson pear gives a tender bite with its pearly white flesh melting in your mouth. You will know when it becomes ripe as its deep crimson turns to a bright crimson red, while the skin turns thinner and more delicate. Another indication is the floral aroma and sweet juice that develops over time.

A favorite variety in holiday gift boxes and baskets due to its attractive red over green coloring, Comice have earned special recognition as the “Christmas Pear.” Their flesh is very soft, and can best be described as creamy in texture, abundantly full of juice, and very sweet.

Organic pears are grown with no chemical pesticides or fungicides and third party certified as being organically grown in accordance with the guidelines mandated by the USDA’s Organic Foods Production Act of 2002. Product of USA.

Choose fruit that is firm to firm ripe with no soft brown spots or mechanical cuts. Comice will ripen quickly at room temperature, but will keep for several weeks in refrigeration.

Melissa’s Organic Bosc Pears have a long tapering neck, and earthy brown skin which is oftentimes mottled. For those unfamiliar with Bosc, they are distinguishable because of their firmer flesh and spicy flavor.

Organic Bosc Pears make a healthy and delicious snack, but they are also good poached or baked whole.

Melissa’s Organic label reads: “Melissa’s Certified Organic Produce is free of artificial or synthetic fertilizers and full of unforgettable, great tasting flavor. Our farmers use traditional earth-friendly farming methods inspected by a nationally recognized agency to verify organic authenticity. Melissa’s Organic Produce, a choice made closer to nature.”
Melissa’s Organic Bosc Pears are hand-selected for excellent quality. To ripen store pears at room temperature for up to one week. Pears may be refrigerated to stop ripening process. Organic produce should not be stacked with non-organic produce.