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Anjou Pears
Inventory, 40 lbs : 24.91
This item was last sold on : 12/05/23
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.
| WineSellar & Brasserie | San Diego CA | 858-450-9557 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Tavern | Coronado CA | 602-628-5890 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Shake and Muddle | Chula Vista CA | 619-816-5429 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Zel's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-0076 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Giaola | Carlsbad CA | 858-266-9303 |
| The Handmade Chef Meal Prep Co. | San Diego CA | 619-368-3705 |
| Coin-Op Game Room (North Park) | San Diego CA | 818-448-0129 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| US Grant Hotel Main | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Cody's La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Bahia Resort Hotel | San Diego CA | 858-488-0551 |
| The Besta-Wan Pizza House | Cardiff CA | 805-231-2515 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Sbicca Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 619-417-2587 |
| US Grant Hotel Grill | San Diego CA | 619-232-3121 |
| The Kitchen at MCASD | La Jolla CA | 619-894-2051 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Il Giardino di Lilli | La Jolla CA | 619-467-9897 |
| RoVino Rotisserie + Wine | San Diego CA | 619-972-6286 |
| Kona Kai Resort and Marina | San Diego CA | 619-221-8000 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Green Acres Campus Bar | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Jake's Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-755-2002 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Marriott Gaslamp | San Diego CA | 619-696-0234 x6051 |
| Nolita Hall - Bar | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Communal Coffee | San Diego CA | 619-305-9525 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Bistro Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Monarch School | San Diego CA | 619-651-6604 |
| Pacific Cafe & Catering (Medical Cntr Dr.) | La Jolla CA | 619-808-4087 |
| Barbarella La Jolla | La Jolla CA | 858-454-7373 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| The Plot | Oceanside CA | 422-266-8200 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Crudo Cevicheria & Oyster Bar | San Diego CA | 619-313-9127 |
| 4 The Love Of Lemons | San Diego CA | 760-613-1104 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| C 2 C | San Diego CA | 619-972-9345 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Bellamy's Restaurant | Escondido CA | 760-747-5000 |
| 264 Fresco (Kitchen) | Carlsbad CA | 760-720-3737 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Wayfarer Bread | La Jolla CA | 805-709-0964 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Craft and Commerce (Sekscobra Inc.) | San Diego CA | 619-962-5935 |
| La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-7126 |
| Bayhill Tavern | San Diego CA | 858-288-6923 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
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