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Two characteristics set the Maui onion apart from other yellow onions: the high sugar and high moisture content of its flesh.
Fingerling Russian Banana Potatoes
Although very petit in size, fingerlings are fully mature when harvested, thus they should not to be confused with new potatoes, potatoes that are harvested when immature.
Seasons/Availability
Bartlett pears are available year round.
Current Facts
Growing on trees that can produce over one hundred years, Bartlet's are picked when mature but have not become ripe. The two major factors that decide the right time for pear picking is firmness and a technical measuring device for determining the sugar content of the pears. They are harvested by hand and then cooled and stored in a controlled environment.
Description/Taste
Offering a sweet musky flesh, the texture of this medium to large pear is characteristically grainy. Most pears do not change color when they ripen, but the Bartlett is the exception to the rule as it turns from green to yellow when ripe. When slightly soft to the touch, the Bartlett pear is ready to eat.
Nutritional Value
Pears offer a good source of vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber. One medium-sized pear contains less than 100 calories. Most of the vitamin C in pears is in the skin, so pears should be eaten unpeeled. Providing some iron and potassium, pears contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control cholesterol levels.
Applications
Bartlett pears are ideal for canning. For a side dish or dessert, poach with ginger and star anise. Make delicious syrup, chutney and preserves. Flavor muffins, quick breads and cookies. Roast with squash and serve alongside duck. For a snack, enjoy pear slices with a favorite cheese. Overripe pears make an excellent addition to blended beverages. To ripen let sit at room temperature for a few days or in a paper bag to expedite the process, ripe Bartlett pears keep best in the refrigerator.
Geography/History
The variety was first known in the mid-1700s as Stair's pear due to its original discovery in England by Mr. Stair, a schoolmaster. This same pear was also called Williams pear, named for a nurseryman who introduced it to many parts of England. The pear was later named after Enoch Bartlett, an American grower who acquired the estate where the trees grew in Massachusetts. More than half of the Bartlett pears in the United States are grown in California where they are provided with rich soil, warmth, cool nights and lots of moisture. Oregon and Washington State also contribute Bartlett pears to the marketplace.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
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Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Bartlett Pears. One
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Bartlett pears are available year round.
Current Facts
Growing on trees that can produce over one hundred years, Bartlet's are picked when mature but have not become ripe. The two major factors that decide the right time for pear picking is firmness and a technical measuring device for determining the sugar content of the pears. They are harvested by hand and then cooled and stored in a controlled environment.
Description/Taste
Offering a sweet musky flesh, the texture of this medium to large pear is characteristically grainy. Most pears do not change color when they ripen, but the Bartlett is the exception to the rule as it turns from green to yellow when ripe. When slightly soft to the touch, the Bartlett pear is ready to eat.
Nutritional Value
Pears offer a good source of vitamin C, folate and dietary fiber. One medium-sized pear contains less than 100 calories. Most of the vitamin C in pears is in the skin, so pears should be eaten unpeeled. Providing some iron and potassium, pears contain pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control cholesterol levels.
Applications
Bartlett pears are ideal for canning. For a side dish or dessert, poach with ginger and star anise. Make delicious syrup, chutney and preserves. Flavor muffins, quick breads and cookies. Roast with squash and serve alongside duck. For a snack, enjoy pear slices with a favorite cheese. Overripe pears make an excellent addition to blended beverages. To ripen let sit at room temperature for a few days or in a paper bag to expedite the process, ripe Bartlett pears keep best in the refrigerator.
Geography/History
The variety was first known in the mid-1700s as Stair's pear due to its original discovery in England by Mr. Stair, a schoolmaster. This same pear was also called Williams pear, named for a nurseryman who introduced it to many parts of England. The pear was later named after Enoch Bartlett, an American grower who acquired the estate where the trees grew in Massachusetts. More than half of the Bartlett pears in the United States are grown in California where they are provided with rich soil, warmth, cool nights and lots of moisture. Oregon and Washington State also contribute Bartlett pears to the marketplace.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Kensington Grill | San Diego CA | 619-281-4014 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Empire House Urban Palate | San Diego CA | 619-278-8175 |
| Holiday Inn On The Bay | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Village Pizzeria Bay Side | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| The Wine Pub | San Diego CA | 619-758-9325 |
| The Lion Share | San Diego CA | 619-564-6924 |
| Village Pizzaria | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
| Villa Capri 2 Family Style Trattoria | San Diego CA | 858-538-5884 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Cucina Urbana | San Diego CA | 619-239-2222 |
| Roy's San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-239-7697 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Gossip Grill | San Diego CA | 619-260-8023 |
| J six | San Diego CA | 619-531-8744 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Crush | Solana Beach CA | 858-481-2787 |
| Firefly Beach | San Diego CA | 619-222-6440 |
| Tractor Room | San Diego CA | 619-543-1007 |
| The Spot | San Diego CA | 858-459-0800 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Leroy's Kitchen & Lounge | Coronado CA | 619-522-6890 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Bartlett Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.
