Pears
There are many varieties of pears grown in the world today. Pears bruise easily when ripe, so Mother Nature protected them by making it better when picked while still hard. Unlike most fruit, it improves in both texture and flavour after it's picked. The most popular varieties are Bartlett and Bosc.
Bartlett
The Bartlett pears' outer skin turns bright yellow as it ripens. Its flesh is fine grained, sweet and juicy. Excellent for fresh eating, canning or baking. It is generally available from mid-August to mid-September.
Bosc
[bawsk] The Bosc pear has a long slender shape compared to the bell like shape of the Bartlett pear. Its flesh is sweet tasting with a touch of tartness. The skin is golden with a russet covering. The Bosc pear is great for fresh eating and also cook well with sauces because of their strong flavour. Available from late September through December.
