Bosc
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Bosc is a large, long-necked pear that is bronze-yellow in color. Its flesh has a buttery, dense texture.
While Bosc pears are unique, their history is unclear. Some claim the Bosc came from France, and others say the pear originated in Belgium. In the town of Appremont, France it has been claimed that the Bosc seedling was discovered in 1830. While others say the Bosc was first raised from a seed in 1807 in Belgium. What is known is that the Bosc was discovered some time in the early 1800's. Bosc are also known as "Kaiser Alexander" pears in other countries.
In the United States, the history of Bosc is more certain. The variety was first introduced in 1833 and first harvested around 1836. Now Bosc pears are grown primarily in Washington and Oregon where the soil and climate are best for the variety.
The Bosc has a rich, sweet-spicy flavor and doesn’t change color as it ripens. The variety is ideal for pies, baking and poaching.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Full russet
Texture & Firmness:
Dense and buttery smooth; Holds up to cooking
Internal Character:
White to off-white
Flavor:
Elegant dessert pear with a delicious sweet and spicy flavor
Shape:
Long
Size:
Large
Uses:
Baked, broiled, poached, pies; Good for sauce as well as fresh eating
Artisan Organics is Stemilt Growers’ banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries, and stone fruits.
We began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. That’s when Stemilt founder Tom Mathison launched his Responsible Choice program, urging growers and company managers to look for ways to conserve natural resources and reduce synthetic materials in all our growing and packing operations.
Since that year, Stemilt has become a national leader in organic tree fruit production and packing:
• Artisan Organics are grown with tree and soil balance in mind.
• Natural tree and soil balance encourages the orchards’ innate defenses, creating tastier fruit that needs no synthetic fertilizers.
• Artisan Organics are farmed 100% organically so there is no residue on the fruit.
• Artisan Organics come from modern orchards that use the latest growing and harvesting techniques.
Stemilt’s Artisan Organics are grown with extreme care. See and taste the difference that our natural farming methods produce.
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn how we grow and pack organic fruit and what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt grows pears in Washington’s Wenatchee River Valley, an area known ‘round the world for its ideal soil and climate for pears. Snow-capped, Alpine mountains rise behind the rolling hills blanketed with pear orchards. It’s here where the cooler temperatures of the Valley create the premium quality in Stemilt’s numerous delectable pear varieties.
Most pears are harvested green so when you take them home, you wait...and wait...until they ripen. But Stemilt’s pear conditioning program gets the ripening process started so you have ready-to-eat pears every time you shop. Look for Stemilt’s ripened pears in your favorite grocery store, and don’t forget to take home some Artisan Organics pears, too!