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Packham Pears
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Packham pears are medium to large in size and are irregular in shape with a bulbous, wide bottom that tapers to a smaller rounded neck with a slender, dark brown stem. Similar in appearance to a bartlett pear, the skin transforms from green to pale yellow when ripe and is covered in patches of russeting, prominent lenticels, and small, smooth bumps. The flesh is white to ivory and is fine-grained, moist, and soft encasing a central core with a few, black-brown seeds. When ripe, Packham pears are juicy and creamy with a sweet, aromatic flavor.
Packham pears are available in the spring through winter in the northern hemisphere, which is in the fall through spring in the southern hemisphere.
Packham pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are an Australian variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apricots and apples. Also known as Packham’s Triumph, Packham pears are a cross between two English pears, a williams’ bon chrétien, more commonly known as a bartlett in the United States, and an uvedale st. germain pear. Packham pears were named after their creator Charles Packham and were created with the intention of developing a late-ripening variety. Packham pears have a very long season and are known for their sweet flavor and smooth consistency.
Packham pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Packham pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking or poaching. They can be served fresh, out-of-hand as a snack, sliced and mixed into leafy green salads, tossed in fruit or pasta salad, layered on cheese boards with nuts and other fruit, blended into smoothies, or sliced over vanilla ice cream. They can also be poached in red wine, poached in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, or drizzled with honey and baked until caramelized. Packham pears compliment arugula, kale, cheeses such as brie, blue, gorgonzola, or parmesan, pork, walnuts, pine nuts, grapes, and white balsamic vinegar. They will keep 3-8 days when stored at room temperature and will keep for several weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Packham pears were developed in Molong, which is a city in New South Wales. Today the town has fallen out of cultivating pears in orchards as a source of income, but the townspeople are still proud of their pear’s global notoriety and have developed several events to continue the celebration and awareness of the sweet pear. The Molong Historical Society has held events such as cooking fundraisers and heritage weekends to promote Packham pears and encourage tourists to visit the town to learn about the variety.
Packham pears were originally developed in Molong, a city in New South Wales, Australia in 1896 by Charles Packham. Today Packham pears are primarily grown in the southern hemisphere including Australia, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and are shipped globally. They can also be found in home gardens and at select farmer’s markets in the United States.
Recipes that include Packham Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.
People have shared Packham Pears using the Specialty Produce app for iPhone and Android.
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Description/Taste
Packham pears are medium to large in size and are irregular in shape with a bulbous, wide bottom that tapers to a smaller rounded neck with a slender, dark brown stem. Similar in appearance to a bartlett pear, the skin transforms from green to pale yellow when ripe and is covered in patches of russeting, prominent lenticels, and small, smooth bumps. The flesh is white to ivory and is fine-grained, moist, and soft encasing a central core with a few, black-brown seeds. When ripe, Packham pears are juicy and creamy with a sweet, aromatic flavor.
Seasons/Availability
Packham pears are available in the spring through winter in the northern hemisphere, which is in the fall through spring in the southern hemisphere.
Current Facts
Packham pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are an Australian variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apricots and apples. Also known as Packham’s Triumph, Packham pears are a cross between two English pears, a williams’ bon chrétien, more commonly known as a bartlett in the United States, and an uvedale st. germain pear. Packham pears were named after their creator Charles Packham and were created with the intention of developing a late-ripening variety. Packham pears have a very long season and are known for their sweet flavor and smooth consistency.
Nutritional Value
Packham pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and dietary fiber.
Applications
Packham pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking or poaching. They can be served fresh, out-of-hand as a snack, sliced and mixed into leafy green salads, tossed in fruit or pasta salad, layered on cheese boards with nuts and other fruit, blended into smoothies, or sliced over vanilla ice cream. They can also be poached in red wine, poached in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon, or drizzled with honey and baked until caramelized. Packham pears compliment arugula, kale, cheeses such as brie, blue, gorgonzola, or parmesan, pork, walnuts, pine nuts, grapes, and white balsamic vinegar. They will keep 3-8 days when stored at room temperature and will keep for several weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Packham pears were developed in Molong, which is a city in New South Wales. Today the town has fallen out of cultivating pears in orchards as a source of income, but the townspeople are still proud of their pear’s global notoriety and have developed several events to continue the celebration and awareness of the sweet pear. The Molong Historical Society has held events such as cooking fundraisers and heritage weekends to promote Packham pears and encourage tourists to visit the town to learn about the variety.
Geography/History
Packham pears were originally developed in Molong, a city in New South Wales, Australia in 1896 by Charles Packham. Today Packham pears are primarily grown in the southern hemisphere including Australia, Chile, Argentina, and South Africa, and are shipped globally. They can also be found in home gardens and at select farmer’s markets in the United States.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Packham Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.| SBS Australia |
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Packham Pear, Parsnip and Potato Soup with Walnuts |
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Hibiscus Tea Poached Packham Pears |
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Easy Pear & Sweet Potato Soup |
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Almagul microdistrict 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum express supermarket
Almagul microdistrict 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 36 days ago, 5/03/23 Sharer's comments : Packham pears delivered from South African Republic 
Supermarket Galmart
Розыбакиев көшесі 263, Алматы 050060, Казахстан About 45 days ago, 4/23/23 Sharer's comments : Packham pears of SAR imported to Kazakhstan 
superindo pejaten
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 74 days ago, 3/25/23 Sharer's comments : pear pacham 
Galmart
Galmart supermarket
Jakarta Capital Region, Indonesiaулица Розыбакиева 247А, Алматы 050060, Казахстан About 156 days ago, 1/02/23 Sharer's comments : Packham pears imported to Almaty, Kazakhstan, from Turkey 
produce farm cilandak town square
Near Pulo, Jakarta, IndonesiaAbout 313 days ago, 7/29/22 Sharer's comments : packham pear 
total buah cinere depok
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 313 days ago, 7/29/22 Sharer's comments : pacham pears 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum supermarket
Banten, IndonesiaAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 352 days ago, 6/21/22 Sharer's comments : Peckham pears from South African Republic 
Cold Storage
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 358 days ago, 6/14/22 
Almagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Magnum.Express
SingaporeAlmagul 18 A, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 415 days ago, 4/19/22 Sharer's comments : Packham pears from South African Republic 
Meidi-Ya
Meidi-Ya
Near Marina Ctr Ter, Singapore9 Raffles Boulevard #01-51 to 56, #02-26 to 36 Singapore 039596 656-339-1111 https://meidi-ya.com.sg About 472 days ago, 2/20/22 
Yubileyniy supermarket at Abylaikhana avenue, 74
SingaporeAbout 570 days ago, 11/15/21 Sharer's comments : delicious Packham pears at Yubileyniy supermarket |
