Red Bartlett
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Red Bartlett, known also as 'Max Red', was first discovered as a bud sport on a regular Bartlett tree near Zillah, Washington in 1938.
The yellow Bartlett from which the red originated was first discovered in England and imported to the United States in the early 1800s. The bud sport that was discovered in Zillah is a naturally occurring transformation that occasionally develops on fruit trees. Often bud sports go unnoticed, and even when discovered, the resulting fruit is not always commercially viable. However, the red Bartlett sports were quite flavorful and marketable.
Aside from Max Red, 'Sensation' is another Red Bartlett cultivar that appeared in 1940 in Australia. Since then, the two strains have been used to propagate many other red pear varieties, and now there are several types of red pears produced in the Northwest.
Red and yellow Bartlett pears are virtually the same except for their color. Because of their flavor and sweetness, red Bartletts are a good, all-around choice for preserves, syrups and chutneys.
Characteristics
Appearance:
Red stripes over a green background to full brilliant red
Texture & Firmness:
Smooth
Internal Character:
Pale off-white flesh
Flavor:
Highly aromatic with a classic pear flavor
Shape:
A true pyriform (or pear shape)
Size:
Medium to large
Uses:
Great for fresh eating, in salads, pies and sauces as well as other recipes
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.