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Concorde Pears

 Concorde Pears

Characteristics
Appearance:

Large and green with a elongated neck that becomes more yellow as it ripens

Texture & Firmness:

Crisp and dense flesh that becomes more tender and juicy as pear ripens

Internal Character:

White to off-white

Flavor:

Concorde pears are tender and juicy with a sweet vanilla-like flavor

Shape:

Long pyriform similar to Conference or Bosc

Size:

Medium

Uses:

Concorde pears are great for fresh eating and as a dessert ingredient

Concorde pears originated in England as a cross between the Conference and Comice pear varieties. They have the same long, slender neck as Conference with the sweet and juicy flavor of Comice.

Concorde pears do not dramatically change color as they ripen, therefore it is best to test the pear for ripeness daily. Concorde’s dense flesh and ability to hold its shape and flavor makes it a great choice for cooking. Concorde pears are also very slow to oxidize, or turn brown, when cut.

Concorde’s dense flesh and ability to hold its shape and flavor makes it a great choice for cooking.

Stemilt harvests Concorde pears in September, but this unique variety typically remains in stores through February.