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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.
Anjou pears are available year-round, with peak season in the late fall through winter.
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.
Anjou pears contain vitamin C, calcium, and dietary fiber.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
| Bridges at Rancho Santa Fe | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-6063 |
| Barrel & Board | San Diego CA | 619-379-2574 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Warren Walker School Mission Valley | San Diego CA | 619-223-3663 |
| Cove House | La Jolla CA | 858-999-0034 |
| Mr A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| The Monsaraz | San Diego CA | 858-760-6228 |
| Le Papagayo (Carlsbad) | Carlsbad CA | 949-235-5862 |
| Crown Point Catering | San Diego CA | 619-223-1211 |
| Paradise Point Resort Tidal | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Artifact at Mingei | San Diego CA | 619-846-2164 |
| Viejas Casino Baron Long's | Alpine CA | 619-863-9033 |
| Bistro du Marche by Tapenade | La Jolla CA | 858-551-7500 |
| Common Theory | San Diego CA | 858-384-7974 |
| Black Radish | San Diego CA | 619-775-7412 |
| Bernardo Heights Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-487-4022 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| Herb & Wood Bar | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Yoann Taboyan, Personal Chef | San Diego CA | 347-277-1958 |
| Shakespeare's Corner Shoppe & Afternoon Tea | San Diego CA | 619-683-2748 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Mitch's Seafood | San Diego CA | 619-316-7314 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| Storyhouse Spirits | San Diego CA | 801-949-5955 |
| Rosewood Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5886 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| MRKT Space | Encinitas CA | 760-331-8705 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| Weapon MO8 | San Diego CA | 619-883-8525 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Village Vino | San Diego CA | 619-546-8466 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (20/20) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
| Seasalt | Del Mar CA | 858-755-7100 |
| Cody's at the Cove | La Jolla CA | 858-459-0040 |
| Urban Kitchen (Enoteca) | Del Mar CA | 619-239-2222 |
| The Seabird Resort | Oceanside CA | 951-704-9703 |
| Flying Pig Pub & Kitchen | Oceanside CA | 619-990-0158 |
| Leucadia Pizza Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-530-2222 |
| Hott Mess | San Diego CA | 619-297-1866 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Continental Catering Inc | La Mesa CA | 907-738-9264 |
| Cardellino | San Diego CA | 619-722-3398 |
| KI's | Encinitas CA | 760-586-8289 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Saiko Sushi-North Park | San Diego CA | 619-886-6656 |
| Fishery | San Diego CA | 858-272-9985 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse 2020 | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Marriott Courtyard Nolen | San Diego CA | 619-544-1004 |
| Mimmos Italian Village | San Diego CA | 619-239-3710 |
| Born & Raised | San Diego CA | 619-944-1631 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Cevascos | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Gravity Heights Restaurant and Brewery | San Diego CA | 858-551-5105 |
| Verbena Kitchen LLC | San Diego CA | 609-458-1672 |
| Beeside Balcony | Del Mar CA | 858-880-8105 |
| Green Acres Campus 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-450-9907 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Main | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| La Jolla Country Club | San Diego CA | 858-454-9601 |
| Herb & Sea | Encinitas CA | 858-587-6601 |
| Culinary Concepts | San Diego CA | 858-530-1885 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 25 days ago, 12/26/21 Sharer's comments : Anjou Pears from See Canyon Apple Orchards 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 27 days ago, 12/24/21 Sharer's comments : Anjou Pears from See Canyon Apple Orchards 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 32 days ago, 12/19/21 Sharer's comments : Anjou Pears from See Canyon Apple Orchards 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 77 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Anjou Pears from See Canyon Apple Orchards 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Cirone Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States805-459-1829 About 78 days ago, 11/03/21 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Cirone Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United States805-459-1829 About 85 days ago, 10/27/21 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Booth Canyon Orchard
Near Seattle, Washington, United States391 Twisp Carlton Rd Carlton WA 98814 509-997-0063 https://www..boothcanyonorchard.com About 417 days ago, 11/29/20 Sharer's comments : The perfect late season holiday pear!! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
See Canyon Apple Orchards
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesAbout 477 days ago, 9/30/20 
University District Farmers Market
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd Selah WA 98942 509-930-5742 https://www.collinsfamilyorchards.com About 712 days ago, 2/08/20 Sharer's comments : Love these juicy pears on my salad with walnuts and avocado!! |
