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Bartlett pears are medium to large in size and are the only pears that have a true pyriform, or pear shape, which has a rounded large bottom half and tapers to a smaller curved neck with a light brown, slender stem. The skin brightens as it ripens, transforming from green to a golden yellow, and is smooth, firm, and thick with some blushing and russeting. The flesh is aromatic, moist, cream-colored to ivory, and is fine-grained encasing a central core containing a few small, black-brown seeds. When mature but not fully ripe, Bartlett pears are crunchy, tart, and slightly gritty, but when fully ripe, they develop a juicy, smooth, buttery texture with a sweet flavor.
Bartlett pears are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Bartlett pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are the fruits of a fast-growing tree that can reach over six meters in height and are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, peaches, and apricots. Also known as Williams or Williams’ Bon Chrétien’ pear outside of the United States, Bartlett pears are a popular early season variety in both Europe and the United States. Bartlett pears are favored for their unique shape, rich coloring, sweet flavor, and smooth texture, and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications including savory dishes, desserts, and cocktails.
Bartlett pears contain vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and some iron.
Bartlett pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, boiling, and grilling. They can be eaten fresh, out-of-hand, added to salads for a sweet flavor, sliced into wedges and served on cheese boards, or blended into a granita to top ice cream. Bartlett pears can also be layered in sandwiches such as grilled cheese, used as a topping over pizza, or chopped with other fruits and stuffed in poblano chiles in Mexico’s independence day dish known as chiles en noganda. Also, the pears can be smoked over a charcoal grill for added flavor or sliced to add a sweet flavor to cocktails with tequila and mezcal. Bartlett pears also make excellent preserves, syrups, and chutneys, can be dried, and make great additions to cakes, muffins, crisps, and quick bread. Bartlett pears compliment gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, garlic, onions, shallots, poblano chiles, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, pomegranate seeds, strawberry, apple, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, oysters, oregano, rosemary, parsley, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, lemongrass, matcha green tea powder, cinnamon, allspice, and honey. They will keep up to three weeks when stored in the refrigerator and a little over one year when stored in the freezer.
Bartlett pears are known in the United States as the “canning pear” because they hold their shape and have a distinct flavor and sweetness when preserved. Approximately two-thirds of the Bartlett pear production in the United States is dedicated to producing purees, canning halves, slices, or pieces, and for pear juice. Canned pears are widely available at supermarkets, but some consumers choose to can their own pears at home boiling sugar, syrups, apple juice, or water with the pear slices. While canning at home is an excellent way to preserve an excess amount of pears for extended use, caution should be taken to ensure that the canning and preserving process are done correctly to avoid health-related issues.
Bartlett pears are native to Europe and were discovered in England initially by a schoolmaster named Mr. Stair in 1765. A nurseryman named Williams later acquired the variety and introduced it to the rest of England. In 1799, Williams pear trees were imported to Massachusetts and were planted on the estate of Thomas Brewer. The estate was then acquired by Enoch Bartlett, who later propagated and introduced the pear under his own name, unaware that the variety was already established as Williams in Europe. Twenty-five years after it was introduced in the United States, it was discovered that the Bartlett and the Williams were the same variety and today it is still known by the two names in Europe and the United States. Bartlett pears can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States, specifically Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, Canada, and Europe.
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Description/Taste
Bartlett pears are medium to large in size and are the only pears that have a true pyriform, or pear shape, which has a rounded large bottom half and tapers to a smaller curved neck with a light brown, slender stem. The skin brightens as it ripens, transforming from green to a golden yellow, and is smooth, firm, and thick with some blushing and russeting. The flesh is aromatic, moist, cream-colored to ivory, and is fine-grained encasing a central core containing a few small, black-brown seeds. When mature but not fully ripe, Bartlett pears are crunchy, tart, and slightly gritty, but when fully ripe, they develop a juicy, smooth, buttery texture with a sweet flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Bartlett pears are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through winter.
Current Facts
Bartlett pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are the fruits of a fast-growing tree that can reach over six meters in height and are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, peaches, and apricots. Also known as Williams or Williams’ Bon Chrétien’ pear outside of the United States, Bartlett pears are a popular early season variety in both Europe and the United States. Bartlett pears are favored for their unique shape, rich coloring, sweet flavor, and smooth texture, and can be used in a wide variety of culinary applications including savory dishes, desserts, and cocktails.
Nutritional Value
Bartlett pears contain vitamin C, potassium, fiber, and some iron.
Applications
Bartlett pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, boiling, and grilling. They can be eaten fresh, out-of-hand, added to salads for a sweet flavor, sliced into wedges and served on cheese boards, or blended into a granita to top ice cream. Bartlett pears can also be layered in sandwiches such as grilled cheese, used as a topping over pizza, or chopped with other fruits and stuffed in poblano chiles in Mexico’s independence day dish known as chiles en noganda. Also, the pears can be smoked over a charcoal grill for added flavor or sliced to add a sweet flavor to cocktails with tequila and mezcal. Bartlett pears also make excellent preserves, syrups, and chutneys, can be dried, and make great additions to cakes, muffins, crisps, and quick bread. Bartlett pears compliment gorgonzola cheese, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, garlic, onions, shallots, poblano chiles, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots, pomegranate seeds, strawberry, apple, spinach, pork, chicken, lamb, oysters, oregano, rosemary, parsley, mint, cilantro, Thai basil, lemongrass, matcha green tea powder, cinnamon, allspice, and honey. They will keep up to three weeks when stored in the refrigerator and a little over one year when stored in the freezer.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Bartlett pears are known in the United States as the “canning pear” because they hold their shape and have a distinct flavor and sweetness when preserved. Approximately two-thirds of the Bartlett pear production in the United States is dedicated to producing purees, canning halves, slices, or pieces, and for pear juice. Canned pears are widely available at supermarkets, but some consumers choose to can their own pears at home boiling sugar, syrups, apple juice, or water with the pear slices. While canning at home is an excellent way to preserve an excess amount of pears for extended use, caution should be taken to ensure that the canning and preserving process are done correctly to avoid health-related issues.
Geography/History
Bartlett pears are native to Europe and were discovered in England initially by a schoolmaster named Mr. Stair in 1765. A nurseryman named Williams later acquired the variety and introduced it to the rest of England. In 1799, Williams pear trees were imported to Massachusetts and were planted on the estate of Thomas Brewer. The estate was then acquired by Enoch Bartlett, who later propagated and introduced the pear under his own name, unaware that the variety was already established as Williams in Europe. Twenty-five years after it was introduced in the United States, it was discovered that the Bartlett and the Williams were the same variety and today it is still known by the two names in Europe and the United States. Bartlett pears can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States, specifically Washington, Oregon, and Northern California, Canada, and Europe.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-471-0083 |
| Rancho Valencia Corporate Office | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| The Crossings | Carlsbad CA | 760-444-1800 |
| Campfire | Carlsbad CA | 858-231-0862 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-350-3400 |
| Coast Catering | Escondido CA | 619-295-3173 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-232-9845 |
| Salad Style | San Diego CA | 619-255-6731 |
| Hotel Indigo | San Diego CA | 619-906-4805 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Brigantine Poway | Poway CA | 858-486-3066 |
| Eve-Creations Wellness | Encinitas CA | 760-230-2560 |
| Buon Appetito | San Diego CA | 619-238-9880 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Marriott Coronado | Coronado CA | 619-435-3000 x6335 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| Venissimo Cheese Liberty Station | San Diego CA | 619-719-5359 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Two Seven Eight | San Diego CA | 619-278-0080 |
| Mary Frese | Coronado CA | 619-435-5425 |
| Paradise Point Resort Main Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Terra Restaurant | San Diego CA | 619-293-7088 |
| Barbusa | San Diego CA | 619-297-6333 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Brigantine Pt Loma | San Diego CA | 619-224-2871 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Green Dragon Tavern & Museum | Carlsbad CA | 760-797-5579 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Georges at the Cove | San Diego CA | 858-454-4244 |
| Big Thyme Sandwich Company | San Diego CA | 619-894-5042 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Great Maple | San Diego CA | 619-255-2282 |
| Mille Fleurs | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-3085 |
| Tahona (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| Sheraton La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-453-5500 |
| Warren Walker School La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-460-6951 |
| Miho Gastrotruck Delivery | San Diego CA | 619-867-4295 |
| Third Corner Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-417-9251 |
| Bikram's Students | San Diego CA | 619-220-6811 |
| Third Corner Ocean Beach | San Diego CA | 619-223-2700 |
| Salvatore's | San Diego CA | 619-544-1865 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Juicology | San Diego CA | 858-248-3709 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Hive Bar & Grill | Wildomar CA | 951-678-0722 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen Carlsbad | Carlsbad CA | 858-663-9916 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Vineyard Gourmet Catering | Temecula CA | 951-858-1585 |
| Vertex - Merryfield Row | San Diego CA | 619-405-8950 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| The Joint | San Diego CA | 619-222-8272 |
| Rancho Valencia The Villas | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Primavera Ristorante | Coronado CA | 619-435-0454 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 619-698-3500 |
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Luke's Local
Luke’s Local
Near San Francisco, California, United States960 Cole Street San Francisco CA 94117 415-742-4207 About 36 days ago, 7/12/19 
The Fresh Market
Near North Miami Beach, Florida, United StatesAbout 213 days ago, 1/16/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh winter pears 
Little Italy Mercato
Jacy Farm Sung Goo Cho
Near San Diego, California, United States951-837-0536 About 308 days ago, 10/13/18 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Little Italy Mercato. 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Jeff Rieger
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesPenyrn Orchards 1380 Taylor Road, Penyrn 95663 916-769-5462 About 353 days ago, 8/29/18 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Santa Monica Farmers Market. Real Food Market & Deli Near Helena, Montana, United States About 550 days ago, 2/13/18 
kwik trip Spooner WI
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 579 days ago, 1/15/18 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at kwik trip Spooner WI. 
marketplace grocery
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 597 days ago, 12/28/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at marketplace grocery. 
PCC Community Markets - Fremont
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 606 days ago, 12/19/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at PCC Community Markets - Fremont. Local, OG Bartletts have sweet, juicy white flesh with a delicate spicy flavor ;) 
Marketplace Foods
Wisconsin, United StatesAbout 643 days ago, 11/12/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Marketplace Foods. New Seasons Market Near Tualatin, Oregon, United States About 648 days ago, 11/07/17 First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op Near Corvallis, Oregon, United States About 648 days ago, 11/07/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at First Alternative Natural Foods Co-Op. 
Hillcrest Farmers Market
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 657 days ago, 10/29/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Hillcrest Farmers Market. Trader Joe's Near Redmond, Washington, United States About 668 days ago, 10/18/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Trader Joe's. 
Metropolitan Market
Metropolitan Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United States100 Mercer St, Seattle 98109 206-213-0778 About 677 days ago, 10/09/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at Metropolitan Market. Local, ripened Bartett's from Lake Chelan, WA! Slice, snack, bake you can't go wrong ;) 
PCC Natural Markets
PCC Natural Markets - Fremont
Near Seattle, Washington, United States600 N 34th St, Seattle 98103 206-632-6811 About 706 days ago, 9/10/17 Sharer's comments : Bartlett Pears spotted at PCC Natural Markets. Local, organic Bartlett's from Scott Leach Orchards - Juicy and tender with a delicate spicy flavor! |
