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Seasons/Availability
Chilean Packham pears are available beginning in spring (fall in the Southern hemisphere) until mid summer.
Description/Taste
Rich in flavor and medium to large in size the Chilean Packham pear has a pale-green bumpy skin that develops a yellow cast when fully ripe. Quite fragrant, the white firm flesh is deliciously sweet and juicy.
Nutritional Value
Sodium-free and cholesterol-free, pears are a good source of fiber and offer potassium, folate and vitamin C. An average pear contains about 100 calories.
Applications
Sliced or cubed Packham pears make a delicious addition to fruit and green salads. Great with grilled chicken. Poach in red wine for a delicious dessert. Slow to ripen, this variety usually takes three to seven days to fully ripen at room temperature. Hasten ripening by placing pears in a paper bag, will keep at room temperature for a week and up to a month in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Packham is one of the major pear crops of Chile.
Geography/History
Originally developed in Australia, Packham pears are a fairly new strain. Grown in Chile, the principal pear cultivar is called Packham's Triumph. Growing on upright, fairly vigorous trees, bees are not particularly attracted to its flowers therefore an extra bee population is required for pollination.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Venissimo Cheese San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-358-9081 |
| The Fantail Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-398-8258 |
| Miguel's Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-298-9840 |
| Wyndham SD Bayside | San Diego CA | 619-232-3861 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Sapori | Coronado CA | 619-319-5696 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Venissimo Cheese Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-847-9616 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Chilean Packham Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.
