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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.
| Fort Oak | San Diego CA | 619-795-6901 |
| Thyme for Something Homemade | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-245-1004 |
| Crust Pizzeria Carlsbad 2019 | Carlsbad CA | 760-944-1111 |
| Project Wildlife | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach | Solana Beach CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-491-0708 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Leucadia Pizza Point Loma | San Diego CA | 619-295-2222 |
| Viejas Casino Banquets | Alpine Ca | 619-295-3172 |
| The Crack Shack Pasadena | Pasadena CA | 360-556-3032 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Alexander's on 30th | San Diego CA | 619-281-2539 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Ulivo | San Diego CA | 619-962-7345 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| UCSD Food & Nutrition Department Hillcrest | San Diego CA | 619-380-9840 |
| Addison Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-350-7600 |
| Tartine | Coronado CA | 619-435-4323 |
| Lodge at Torrey Pines Grill | San Diego CA | 858-453-4420 |
| The Smoking Goat | San Diego CA | 858-232-4220 |
| Half Door Brewing | San Diego CA | 619-655-7459 |
| Orens Fine Foods | San Diego CA | 510-910-2298 |
| Villa Capri Poway | Poway CA | 858-391-9400 |
| You & Yours Distilling (Kitchen) | San Diego CA | 214-693-6619 |
| Pour House | Oceanside CA | 760-730-5944 |
| Nate's Garden Grill | San Diego CA | 619-607-0117 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Pamplemousse Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-792-9090 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Azucar | San Diego CA | 619-523-2020 |
| Quality Coast Inc | San Diego CA | 619-734-1114 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| Crust Pizzeria-Carmel | San Diego CA | 858-212-8751 |
| Toast Catering | San Diego CA | 858-208-9422 |
| Cross Roots | San Diego CA | 858-245-1678 |
| Capri Blu 2020 | San Diego CA | 858-673-5100 |
| The Glen at Scripps Ranch | San Diego CA | 858-444-8500 |
| Monarch | Del Mar CA | 619-308-6500 |
| La Clochette Du Coin-Pacific Beach | San Diego CA | 619-402-7911 |
| Waters Catering | San Diego CA | 619-276-8803 x4 |
| Trust Restaurant | San Diego CA | 609-780-7572 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| The Crack Shack LA | Los Angeles CA | 360-556-3032 |
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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 52 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 113 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 347 days ago, 2/08/20 Sharer's comments : Love these juicy pears on my salad with walnuts and avocado!! 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Martins Orchard
Washington, United StatesCashmere, WA About 388 days ago, 12/29/19 Sharer's comments : D'Anjou great with a salad or your favorite yogurt. Juicy and subtly sweet! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Cirone Farms
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesSee Canyon Orchards 805-459-1829 About 435 days ago, 11/13/19 
Stater Bros. Markets
Stater Bros. Markets - Newport Blvd.
Near Costa Mesa, California, United States2180 Newport Blvd. Costa Mesa CA 92627 949-646-2324 About 579 days ago, 6/21/19 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd, Selah 98942 509-930-5742 About 682 days ago, 3/10/19 Sharer's comments : Anjou Pears spotted at Ballard Farmer's Market. Ripe Anjou pears are perfect paired with a arugula walnut salad with a squueze if lime. It will change your life! |
