Forelle
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: Forelle pears are smaller-sized but very sweet and flavorful. They are considered a perfect “snacking” pear.
Forelle is a very old variety and is thought to have originated sometime in the 1600-1700s in northern Saxony, Germany. The name Forelle translates to mean "trout" in the German language. It is believed that the variety earned this name because of the similarity between the pear's brilliant red lenticels and the colors of a Rainbow trout. Forelles were introduced to the United States by German immigrants in the 1800's, and they are now produced in the Northwestern states of Oregon and Washington.
Forelle pears have a bell-shaped body that usually tapers evenly to a short neck. Their stems are typically longer and somewhat narrow. Their red lenticels appear in bright contrast to their brilliant yellow skin when the fruit is ripe. Because of their small size, Forelles are not considered the best for cooking and recipes. However, their sweet taste and size make them perfect for lunchbox treats.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Green in color or with red lenticels; Green turns to yellow as they ripen; Quite beautiful
Texture & Firmness:
Flesh is slightly more dense and coarse than most other pears
Internal Character:
White to off-white
Flavor:
Super-sweet
Shape:
Symmetrical bell-shaped body; Small round base that tapers evenly to a short neck
Size:
Small to medium
Uses:
Great snacking pear, not well suited for recipes due to the small size
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!