Concorde
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Concorde pear was developed in England as a cross between the Conference and Comice varieties.
The Concorde inherited the shape of the Conference pear and the sweet, juiciness of the Comice. Conference pears are popular in Europe and have an elongated shape and russeted skin. The Comice is well-known in the United States and has a crisp texture.
Concorde pears do not dramatically change color as they ripen, retaining their green color even when ripe. It’s best to apply gentle pressure to the neck of the Concorde, and when it gives way, you know the fruit is ripe and ready to eat. Ripening brings out a more golden, slightly softer and mellower flavor.
The Concorde’s dense flesh makes it an ideal pear for cooking as the fruit holds its shape and flavor in baking, poaching or in jams and preserves. Concordes are very slow to oxidize, or turn brown, when cut. This feature alone makes it an excellent pear for salads, fruit compotes and desserts.
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:
Tender and juicy with a sweet vanilla-like flavor
Shape:
Long pyriform similar to conference or Bosc
Size:
Medium
Uses:
Fresh eating and as a dessert ingredient
Artisan Organics is Stemilt’s banner for organic tree fruits. This label adorns all packaging and price look-up (PLU) stickers on Stemilt’s organic apples, pears, cherries and stone fruits.
Stemilt began major investments in organic tree fruit production back in 1989. At the time, farming organically on a large-scale was unheard of, since there were so few organic applications available. Despite the challenges, Stemilt founder Tom Mathison knew there was potential for organics in the marketplace and continued preparing Stemilt for future growth.
Because of Tom’s foresight, Stemilt gradually increased its organic presence, and today, is one of the nation’s leading shippers of organic tree fruits. Try Artisan Organics for a unique flavor experience that only natural farming methods can deliver!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Check out our Organic Leader page to learn more about what makes Stemilt a standout in the organic field!
Stemilt grows pears in Washington’s Wenatchee River Valley, an area known worldwide for its fertile soil and cool climate. Here, snow-capped, Alpine mountains rise behind rolling hills blanketed with pear orchards. Cooler temperatures and high-quality air drainage combine to create the premium quality of Stemilt’s numerous delectable pear varieties.
Pears are unique, in that, they are harvested at full maturity, but still may not be perfectly ripe when you take them home from the store. Stemilt believes that consumers shouldn’t have to wait to enjoy their pears. Our conditioning program, called RipeRite™, gets the ripening process started so you have ready-to-eat pears every time you shop.