Kosui Asian Pears
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Description/Taste
Kosui pears are medium to large fruits, averaging seven centimeters in diameter, and have a round to ovate shape attached to thick, fibrous brown stems. The skin ripens from green when young to gold-bronze with maturity and is firm, chewy, and russeted with prominent pale lenticels. Underneath the surface, the flesh is dense, crisp, fine-grained, and ivory to off-white, encasing a small central core filled with black-brown seeds. Kosui pears are slightly more acidic than other Asian pear varieties, developing a complex, sweet and vanilla flavor with butterscotch undertones.
Seasons/Availability
Kosui Asian pears are available in the fall.
Current Facts
There are thousands of different known varieties of Asian pears, each varying slightly in shape and color. All Asian pears today are relatives of Pyrus ussuriensis (Ussuri pear) and Pyrus serotina (Japanese sand pear). The Asian pear is known by many names including Nashi, Japanese pear, sand pear and Chinese pear. Though of no relation to apples Asian pears are often referred to as apple pears because of their crisp and juicy apple like consistency.
Nutritional Value
Asian pears are low in calories with about 50 calories per medium sized pear. They are a good source of vitamin C with each pear containing 8% of your daily requirement and provide a fair amount of fiber, most of which is found in the skin.
Applications
Perfect eaten fresh in a salad or served on a cheese board. Delicious grilled and served alongside an entree or atop vanilla ice cream for a sweet treat. They work well for dishes that require advanced preparation as their flesh does not brown when cut. Will keep stored in the refrigerator for up to one month.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Kosui Asian Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.| Star Chefs |
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Foie Gras Torchon with Asian Pear |
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Jarlsberg Cheese & Asian Pear Turnovers |
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