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Red Anjou Pears
Inventory, 20 lbs : 20.12
This item was last sold on : 12/09/23
Description/Taste
Red 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 smooth, firm skin can range in color from deep red, maroon, rust-colored, to a lighter, crimson red with occasional striations and is covered in lenticels or pores. The flesh is white to cream-colored, dense, and buttery with a slightly gritty texture. When ripe, Red Anjou pears are juicy and soft with subtle, sweet flavors and mild notes of lemon and lime.
Seasons/Availability
Red Anjou pears are available year-round, with peak season in the fall through early spring.
Current Facts
Red 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 Red Danjou, Red Anjou pears are close relatives of the green anjou and the only true difference between the two is the color of the fruit’s skin. Both varieties can be used interchangeably in recipes, and a unique feature of anjou pears is the unchanging skin color. Red Anjou pears retain their deep maroon hues when ripe and ripen from the inside out. To determine when the pear is ready for consumption, slight pressure should be given to the neck of the fruit. If it has a delicate give, then the fruit is ripe and ready to be used.
Nutritional Value
Red Anjou pears contain vitamin C, vitamin K, vitamin B6, iron, magnesium, and some riboflavin.
Applications
Red Anjou pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as grilling, poaching, roasting, and baking. They can be sliced and mixed in bitter green salads, chopped into a pear pico de gallo for pork tacos, blended into pancakes, layered in sandwiches such as banh mi, or pureed into soups. Red Anjou pears are also suited for poaching in either red or white wine with a touch of cinnamon, can be baked into tarts, or can be used interchangeably with green anjou pears in recipes as their red coloring only runs skin deep. Red Anjou pears compliment cheeses such as gorgonzola, goat, brie, and parmesan, pulled pork, poultry, meatballs, onions, scallions, garlic, cilantro, lemongrass, basil, carrots, beets, sweet potatoes, radicchio, kale, arugula, green olives, almonds, pecans, walnuts, dates, cinnamon, and cardamom. They will keep 3-5 months when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Red Anjou pears are favored for their ruby, maroon skin and are often used as an eye-catching décor piece. They are commonly displayed on kitchen tables in a large bowl or are used as a visual accent in green salads and on cheese plates. They are also traditionally given in holiday gift baskets.
Geography/History
Red Anjou pears were discovered as a “bud sport” growing on a green anjou pear tree in Medford, Oregon in the 1950s and then again Parkdale, Oregon in the 1970s. Bud sports are naturally occurring mutations that typically go unnoticed on a tree, but because of the Red Anjou’s unique coloring, they were selected for cultivation. Today Red Anjou pears are predominantly grown in the Pacific Northwest in the United States and can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| Patisserie Melanie | San Diego CA | 619-677-2132 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| The Compass Bar | Carlsbad CA | 760-434-1900 |
| Black Raill Kitchen + Bar | Carlsbad CA | 619-454-9182 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| Secret Sister | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Ju-Ichi | San Diego CA | 619-800-2203 |
| Bottega Italiana-UTC | San Diego CA | 858-404-0799 |
| Hotel Republic San Diego | San Diego CA | 951-756-9357 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Blind Lady | San Diego CA | 619-381-4475 |
| Rancho Valencia | Del Mar CA | 858-756-1123 |
| Harvest Kitchen | Vista CA | 619-709-0938 |
| Joya Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-255-5979 |
| Giuseppe Restaurants & Fine Catering | San Diego CA | 619-436-7006 |
| Blue Water Seafood Market and Grill | San Diego CA | 619-497-0914 |
| Sacred Sons | Jamul CA | 970-619-0711 |
| Aztec Shop Catering | San Diego CA | 619 594-3576 |
| Poseidon on the Beach | Del Mar CA | 858-755-9345 |
| Madison | San Diego CA | 619-822-3465 |
| Beach Terrance Inn | Carlsbad CA | 760-729-5951 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Golf Course Amenities | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Bread & Cie Café | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Carte Hotel | San Diego CA | 619-365-1858 |
| Ron Oliver | San Diego | 619-295-3172 |
| Dolce Pane & Vino | Del Mar CA | 858-832-1518 |
| Pacific Coast Grill | Solana Beach CA | 858-794-4632 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| Mister A's Pastry | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery - Pub 980 | Vista CA | 760-420-7764 |
| Cutwater Spirits | San Diego CA | 619-672-3848 |
| Buckboard Catering & Events | El Cajon CA | 619-334-4400 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Pali Wine Company | San Diego CA | 310-893-0038 |
| Dija Mara 2021 | Oceanside CA | 760-231-5376 |
| Cal A Vie | Vista CA | 760-945-2055 |
| ESCA BLU | San Diego CA | 760-840-1129 |
| Pacific Coast Spirits | Oceanside CA | 925-381-5392 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 520-205-1288 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill | Vista CA | 760-509-4424 |
| University Club | San Diego CA | 619-234-5200 |
| Sycuan Casino | El Cajon CA | 619-445-6002 |
| Sheraton Carlsbad (Banquets) | Carlsbad CA | 760-827-2400 |
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