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 1600-1700's 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’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.