🍐 Pear
Pyrus communis
What it is
A sweet, juicy fruit that is round at the bottom and narrow at the top.
How it looks
Shaped like a teardrop, usually green or golden, with a little stem on top.
Taste
Sweet and mild, with soft grainy flesh that feels smooth and juicy.
Why it is healthy
Full of fiber and vitamin C to help your body digest food and stay healthy.
How to eat it
Eat it fresh with the skin on, sliced in salad, or cooked until soft and warm.
How it grows
Grows on trees from a blossom; pears are often picked firm and ripen after picking.
In season
Most plentiful in late summer and fall.
History
People have grown and enjoyed pears for thousands of years in Europe and Asia.
Fun fact
A ripe pear is ready to eat when it feels a little soft near the stem when you press gently.
Try this
If a pear is hard, leave it on the counter for a few days to get sweet and juicy.