d'Anjou
Available as:
Stemilt & Artisan Organics
Facts of Interest: The Anjou pear is the most abundant winter pear variety in the United States. Also called the green Anjou and the d’Anjou, this variety is harvested green but its interior ripens over time into a sweet, juicy, flavorful pear.
The variety is believed to have originated near Angers, France. The small letter “d” in front of Anjou means "of" or "from," Hence, the d’Anjou is a pear from Anjou or Angers. Thomas Rivers, who was an author and pomologist, introduced the Anjou to England in the 19th century. It was brought to America by Col. Marshall P. Wilder around 1842, and it first produced fruit on his estate in 1845. The Anjou quickly became the standard for all winter pears because of its delicious flavor, its long shelf life, and its versatility for both fresh eating and cooking.
Anjous are recognizable by their egg-shaped appearance. They are good for baking, poaching, and roasting right before they are fully ripe. Look for Anjou pears year round in most grocery stores.
Pears
Characteristics
Appearance:
Full green color
Texture & Firmness:
Firm & dense; Juicy when ripe
Internal Character:
White to off-white
Flavor:
Very juicy with a sweet brisk flavor and subtle tartness
Shape:
Medium neck and pyriform shape
Size:
Medium to large
Uses:
Fresh out-of-hand, salads, baking & poaching
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.