Anjou Pears

Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 11.38
This item was last sold on : 07/14/25

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Description/Taste

Anjou pears are medium in size, averaging eight centimeters in diameter, and are short, squat, and egg-shaped with a wide base that gradually tapers to a rounded top with a thick, dark-brown stem. The skin is bright green, smooth, firm, and is covered in lenticels or pores and some rose blush on the side most exposed to the sun. The flesh is white to cream-colored, dense, and buttery with a slightly gritty texture. When ripe, Anjou pears are juicy and soft with subtle, sweet flavors and notes of lemon and lime.

Seasons/Availability

Anjou pears are available year-round, with peak season in the late fall through winter.

Current Facts

Anjou pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are a European winter variety and are members of the Rosaceae or rose family. Also known as D’Anjou and Danjou, Anjou pears are one of the most recognized and popular pears in the United States and are named after the growing region in the Loire Valley, France. There are two different varieties including the red and green Anjou, and these pears are highly regarded by chefs for their long shelf life, versatility in culinary applications, and availability year-round. Green Anjou pears are unique in that they do not change color once ripe. They ripen from the inside out and the only way to ensure ripeness is to gently press on the neck of the fruit to feel if the fruit is ready for consumption.

Nutritional Value

Anjou pears contain vitamin C, calcium, and dietary fiber.

Applications

Anjou pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as poaching, baking, grilling, and roasting. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand or sliced and mixed with green salads, layered in sandwiches, wraps, and grilled cheese, used as a topping on pizza, or blended into smoothies and soups. They can also be used in pasta, displayed on cheese plates, or served with stuffed pork tenderloin and an Anjou pear reduction. Anjou pears hold up well to baking and can be used in pies and tarts, poaching, or made into sauces and purees. Anjou pears compliment meats such as prosciutto, pork, and beef, wasabi, butter lettuce, arugula, fennel, radicchio, mushrooms, radish sprouts, carrots, apple, fig preserves, red onion, cheeses such as mozzarella, cambozola, brie, and camembert, Greek yogurt, quinoa, pecans, sesame seeds, cinnamon, ginger powder, and balsamic dressing. They will keep up to seven months when stored in the refrigerator.

Ethnic/Cultural Info

Anjou pears are known for their subtly sweet flavor and are used as the pear puree in the pear jelly bean of the national Jelly Belly line. These popular jelly beans capture the Anjou’s aromatic scent and sweet, citrusy flavor to create a bite-sized treat.

Geography/History

The original and proper name for Anjou pears is Beurré d'Anjou, which translates to, "buttery pears of Anjou" or Angers, France which is where the pears are believed to have originated. Anjou pears were spread to England in the early 19th century and then to the United States in the mid-19th century via Colonel Marshall P. Wilder as he wanted to grow the variety in his home garden in Boston. Today Anjou pears are also cultivated in Washington State, Oregon, and the Rio Negro area of Argentina in addition to France and can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers.

Featured Restaurants

Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.

Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
Warren Walker School Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-223-3663
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Crust & Brew	San Diego CA	858-212-8751
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-212-8751
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-296-2101

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Leu Leu	Leucadia CA	619-316-5807
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Garbatella Osteria Bar	Chula Vista CA	619-651-1185
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
4 The Love Of Lemons	San Diego CA	760-613-1104
Azucar	San Diego CA	619-523-2020
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
Cross Roots	San Diego CA	858-245-1678
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC (Bar)	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Green Acres Campus Bar	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Something Homemade	Vista CA	858-245-1004

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Anjou Pears. One

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Spoonful of Flavor		Roasted Pears With Cranberries, Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Recipe Runner		Amaretto Maple Poached Pears
Saveur		Stone Fruit Sangria
The Healthy Foodie		Brussels Sprouts and Anjou Pear Salad
Foxes Love Lemons		Perfect Pear Strudel
Beauty Everyday		Bourbon and Pear Upsidedown Cake
How Sweet Eats		Cranberry Pear Salsa
Sally's Baking Addiction		Simple Maple Vanilla Baked Pears
Cotter Crunch		Spiced Hot Fruit Bake
Just Putzing Around		Green Smoothies

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Melanie Makes		Granola Streusel Baked Pears
Man Made DIY		Chai Pear Infused Vodka
Vegan Heaven		Apple Pear Smoothie
Snappy Gourmet		Homemade Cardamom Apple Pearsauce
Young and Raw		Honey Hemp Kale Pear Salad
Buttered Up		Spiced Buttermilk Cake with Pears
Self Proclaimed Foodie		Upside Down Pear Tarts
Gimme Some Oven		Easy Pear Butter
Seasoned to Taste		Pear Crisps with Vanilla Brown Butter
The Healthy Foodie		Creamy Butternut Squash & Anjou Pear Soup
Hungry Foodies Pharmacy		Roasted Beet, D'Anjou Pear, Mache Salad
Inspired Home		Pear Coffee Cake
Living Sweet Moments		Candied Pecan Pear Salad with Pomegranates
Foraged Dish		White Sangria with Figs and Anjou Pears
Momtastic		Pear- Ginger Crisp
Produce on Parade		Molasses & Pear Gingerbread
American Heritage Cooking		Brown Sugar Pecan Stuffed Pears
Preppy Kitchen		Chocolate Pear Cake
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Pear Almond Cheesecake Torte
She Loves Biscotti		Crock Pot Vanilla Pear Butter
Garlic & Zest		Pear Brie Phyllo Pockets
Mother Thyme		Maple Walnut Baked Pears
Food Network		Red Wine Poached Anjou Pears Stuffed with Mascarpone
Carlsbad Cravings		Cinnamon Pear Strudel with Vanilla Glaze
Seasoned to Taste		Pear, Cranberry, and Gingersnap Crumble
Cavegirl Cuisine		Paleo Maple Pear Tart
Paleo Bailey		Pear and Rosemary Breakfast Sausage Patties
Kitchen Konfidence		Pear and Lemongrass Infused Vodka