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Seasons/Availability
Red Anjou pears are available most of the year with the longest gap occurring in late summer.
Current Facts
Red Anjou pears are harvested when mature but before they are ripe. After picking, the pears first endure a three to four week chilling period in a storage environment between 32 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit and then they are ripened.
Description/Taste
Red Anjou pears, pronounced AWN-joo, are broad and may be a bit lop-sided. Identical in shape to their green counterpart, this variety has a deep maroonish-red color. Its soft creamy-white flesh offers a sweet flavor with only a slightly gritty texture. Because this pear reveals little to no change in color when ripe, to test for ripeness simply apply gentle thumb pressure near the stem. If it yields slightly, the pear is ready to eat. Ripe pears will keep at room temperature for a few days or a few months in the refrigerator.
Nutritional Value
Pears offer an excellent source of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. Having no cholesterol, saturated fat or sodium, one medium fresh pear contains about 100 calories.
Applications
Use as an edible garnish to dress up sandwiches. Add its sweet taste and rich color to mixed green salads. Pairs perfectly with chocolate or robust cheeses. Refrigerate ripe pears for just a day or two to protect their flavor.
Geography/History
One hundred years after the green Anjou was discovered, this red pear was the tasty result of "bud sports", common transformations that form on trees that are more often disregarded. The Red Anjou pear had its beginning in the 1950s in Oregon when red bud sports were found on a green Anjou pear tree, instead of being ignored as usual these red pears made their debut.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Currant | San Diego CA | 619-702-6309 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Hash House A Go Go | San Diego CA | 619-298-4646 |
| Urbn Pizza | San Diego CA | 619-255-7300 |
| Come On In La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-1063 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-436-5236 |
| The Market by Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-237-1335 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| All American Grill | San Diego CA | 619-296-9600 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Andaz San Diego | San Diego CA | 619-814-2026 |
| Bacci | San Diego CA | 619-275-2094 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Searsucker Bar | San Diego CA | 619-233-7327 |
| Mission Bay Yacht Club | San Diego CA | 858-488-0501 x14 |
| Four Seasons Residence Club | Carlsbad CA | 760 603 3700 |
| Indulge Contemporary Catering | San Diego CA | 858-270-5700 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Chef 4 U 2 Have | San Diego CA | 619-517-4383 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Hyatt Islandia | San Diego CA | 619-224-1234 |
| Union Kitchen & Tap | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2337 |
| Harney Sushi Oceanside | Oceanside CA | 760-967-1820 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Hotel Del Coronado 1500 Restaurant | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| The Village at 631 | San Diego CA | 619-255-9405 |
| La Costa Resort & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-930-7063 |
| Hilton Carlsbad Oceanfront & Spa | Carlsbad CA | 760-602-0800 |
| Mothers Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-221-8100 |
| Museum Cafe | La Jolla CA | 858-456-6427 |
| Roppongi | San Diego CA | 858-551-5252 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Sorority Cuisine - Alpha Phi | San Diego CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Cueva Bar | San Diego CA | 619-269-6612 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| We Olive La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-551-8250 |
| Hotel Del Coronado Banquets | Coronado CA | 619-435-6611 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | FRONT: 760-704-1000 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
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