Anjou Pears

Estimated Inventory, 40 lbs : 11.22
This item was last sold on : 07/10/25

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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.

InterContinental Vistal Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-501-9400
Royal Polaris Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-226-8030
Sugar Bear Enterprises	San Diego CA	925-383-3623
Fairmont Grand Del Mar	San Diego CA	858-314-1975
Azucar	San Diego CA	619-523-2020
Searcher Sportfishing	San Diego CA	619-861-4640
Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill	San Diego CA	619-497-0914
PFC Fitness Camp	Carlsbad CA	888-488-8936
Alexander's on 30th	San Diego CA	858-774-3062
Marriott Gaslamp	San Diego CA	619-696-0234 x6051
Portside Pier (TopSail)	San Diego CA	858-268-1030
Cross Roots	San Diego CA	858-245-1678
Javier Plascencia (Animalon)	Bonita CA	619-295-3172
The Tavern	Coronado CA	602-628-5890
US Grant Hotel Grill	San Diego CA	619-232-3121
Garbatella Osteria Bar	Chula Vista CA	619-651-1185
Sandpiper Wood Fired Grill & Oysters	La Jolla CA	858-228-5655
Stone Brewing-Liberty Station	San Diego CA	619-269-2100
Lodge at Torrey Pines Main	San Diego CA	858-453-4420
4 The Love Of Lemons	San Diego CA	760-613-1104

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Ballast Point Rest. - Miramar	San Diego CA	858-790-6900
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Green Acres Campus Bar	San Diego CA	858-450-9907
Kona Kai Resort and Marina	San Diego CA	619-221-8000
Warren Walker School Mission Valley	San Diego CA	619-223-3663
Brigantine Imperial Beach	Imperial Beach CA	619-591-1350
Continental Catering Inc	La Mesa CA	907-738-9264
Ulivo	San Diego CA	619-962-7345
C 2 C	San Diego CA	619-972-9345
Villa Capri Poway	Poway CA	858-391-9400
Lafayette Hotel - Quixote (Bar)	San Diego CA	619-296-2101
Marriott Marina Kitchen	San Diego CA	619-234-1500
The Smoking Goat	San Diego CA	858-232-4220
Village Vino	San Diego CA	619-546-8466
Saint Mark Golf and Resort, LLC (Bar)	San Marcos CA	508-320-6644
Carte Hotel	San Diego CA	619-365-1858
Parkhouse Eatery	San Diego CA	619 295 7275
Leu Leu	Leucadia CA	619-316-5807
Shoreside Support Boat	San Diego CA	704-277-7929
Crust Pizzeria Solana Beach	Solana Beach CA	858-212-8751
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens	Escondido CA	915-861-2297
Sheraton La Jolla	San Diego CA	858-453-5500
Venissimo Cheese Hillcrest	San Diego CA	619-491-0708
Burgo Direct	Chula Vista CA	619-793-2325
Siamo Napoli	San Diego CA	619-300-4810
The Santaluz Club Inc - Golf Course Amenities	San Diego CA	858-759-3150
Tartine	Coronado CA	619-435-4323
Coco Maya by Miss Bs	San Diego CA	858-245-3780
Sheldons Service Station	La Mesa CA	619-741-8577
Crown Point Catering	San Diego CA	619-223-1211
Southwestern Yacht Club	San Diego CA	619-222-0438
Cody's La Jolla	La Jolla CA	858-459-0040
Carbon	San Diego CA	702-423-3807

Recipe Ideas

Recipes that include Anjou Pears. One

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Buttered Up		Spiced Buttermilk Cake with Pears
Cotter Crunch		Spiced Hot Fruit Bake
Recipe Runner		Amaretto Maple Poached Pears
Vegan Heaven		Apple Pear Smoothie
Just Putzing Around		Green Smoothies
Inspired Home		Pear Coffee Cake
Paleo Bailey		Pear and Rosemary Breakfast Sausage Patties
The Healthy Foodie		Creamy Butternut Squash & Anjou Pear Soup
Carlsbad Cravings		Cinnamon Pear Strudel with Vanilla Glaze
Foraged Dish		White Sangria with Figs and Anjou Pears

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Spoonful of Flavor		Roasted Pears With Cranberries, Blue Cheese and Walnuts
Saveur		Stone Fruit Sangria
Seasoned to Taste		Pear Crisps with Vanilla Brown Butter
Living Sweet Moments		Candied Pecan Pear Salad with Pomegranates
Melanie Makes		Granola Streusel Baked Pears
Preppy Kitchen		Chocolate Pear Cake
Sally's Baking Addiction		Simple Maple Vanilla Baked Pears
She Loves Biscotti		Crock Pot Vanilla Pear Butter
The Healthy Foodie		Brussels Sprouts and Anjou Pear Salad
How Sweet Eats		Cranberry Pear Salsa
Cavegirl Cuisine		Paleo Maple Pear Tart
Hungry Foodies Pharmacy		Roasted Beet, D'Anjou Pear, Mache Salad
Self Proclaimed Foodie		Upside Down Pear Tarts
Diethood...The Eating Effect		Pear Almond Cheesecake Torte
Produce on Parade		Molasses & Pear Gingerbread
Garlic & Zest		Pear Brie Phyllo Pockets
Snappy Gourmet		Homemade Cardamom Apple Pearsauce
Kitchen Konfidence		Pear and Lemongrass Infused Vodka
American Heritage Cooking		Brown Sugar Pecan Stuffed Pears
Man Made DIY		Chai Pear Infused Vodka
Gimme Some Oven		Easy Pear Butter
Foxes Love Lemons		Perfect Pear Strudel
Young and Raw		Honey Hemp Kale Pear Salad
Seasoned to Taste		Pear, Cranberry, and Gingersnap Crumble
Mother Thyme		Maple Walnut Baked Pears
Food Network		Red Wine Poached Anjou Pears Stuffed with Mascarpone
Beauty Everyday		Bourbon and Pear Upsidedown Cake
Momtastic		Pear- Ginger Crisp