Korean Pears

Bartlett Pears are the most common variety and should be familiar to many. They have a rounded bell-shaped bottom with a narrower neck. Once ripened, they change to a bright yellow and are extremely aromatic. These pears are great for canning, drying, baking, or eating out of hand.

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 Bartlett Pears have a definitive “pear flavor”, sweet and with a smoother texture. and make healthy, tasty snacks anytime.

Forelle pears are a very small, tasty heirloom variety with a history that can be traced to 17^th century Germany in origin. Forelle is German for “trout” – the name stems from the pear’s beautiful red blush over greenish yellow skin that is similar to the coloring of the rainbow trout. When ripe, the fruit texture is a little firmer than most other pears. This variety’s flavor is extra sweet with distinct cinnamon spice tones.

Cactus Pear, also known as prickly pear, is the delectable, elongated, egg-shaped fruit of several varieties of Opuntia cactus. The purple-red and sometimes green, prickly skin of the Cactus Pear can be peeled away exposing a soft, ruby-red or golden colored flesh with tiny, edible seeds. The taste varies by variety, but most often the flavor is similar to a sweet melon. The flowery aroma and juicy texture are like watermelon. Cactus Pears are usually served cold, peeled and sectioned with the seeds and served in fruit salads or sprinkled with brown sugar, lime juice and topped with whipped cream to create a unique dessert.

To prep a Cactus Pear, wear gloves to protect your hands. Cut off both ends of the fruit. Using a paring knife, make shallow lengthwise cuts about 3″ apart. Starting at one end, peel off and discard skin or cut the skin off from top to bottom.

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.