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Yali pears are medium to large in size and are tear-drop shaped, usually slanted to one side with a large base that tapers to a smaller, narrow neck with a characteristically long, brown stem. The thin, green skin transforms to yellow when ripe and is firm and smooth with light russeting and prominent lenticels or pores covering the surface. The flesh is white to cream-colored, crisp, moist, fine-textured, and aromatic, encasing a central core with a few small, black seeds. Yali pears are also somewhat softer than other Asian pears, making them more susceptible to bruising. When ripe, Yali pears are sweet, mildly tart, and juicy, with flavor notes of cinnamon, anise, spice, and vanilla.
Yali pears are available in the early fall through winter.
Yali pears, botanically classified as Pyrus pyrifolia, are an Asian variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apricots and apples. Also known as Ya Li and Chinese White pears, Yali pears are one of the more popular Asian cultivars in China, and are also one of the most commercially cultivated, accounting for over 34% of the country's pear exports. Yali pears are also popular in Korea and Japan and are favored for their sweet flavor and delicate texture.
Yali pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and copper and are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamin K.
Yali pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting and grilling. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, substituted for regular pears in many recipes, blended into squash soup, sliced in green salads with Thai basil, crab, tofu or chicken, pasta salads, and fruit salads with grapes and apples. They can also be poached in wine or halved, roasted or grilled, and served with pork, lamb, and chicken dishes. Yali pears compliment hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and pine nuts, honey, golden raisins, persimmons, apricots, figs, apples, lemon, orange, honey, beets, squash, sweet potatoes, herbs such as basil, dill, and parsley, cheeses such as parmesan, feta, goat, cheddar, and blue, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, rosemary, and anise. They will keep up to one week at room temperature and up to three weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
In Chinese, ya means "duck," and li means "pear," so Ya-Li is often referred to as “duck pear.” Yali pears, like many other Asian pear varieties, are used in Chinese medicine for detoxifying the body and in treatments for coughs, laryngitis, ulcers, and constipation. They are also used to help promote a healthy complexion, eliminate under eye circles, and help relieve retina pain.
Yali pears are native to China and Japan and have been cultivated for thousands of years. In Asia, pears are referred to as nashi, which is the Japanese word for pear. The fruit dates back to ancient civilizations in the Eastern region of the continent and still grow widely in the area. Today Yali pears can be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.
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Description/Taste
Yali pears are medium to large in size and are tear-drop shaped, usually slanted to one side with a large base that tapers to a smaller, narrow neck with a characteristically long, brown stem. The thin, green skin transforms to yellow when ripe and is firm and smooth with light russeting and prominent lenticels or pores covering the surface. The flesh is white to cream-colored, crisp, moist, fine-textured, and aromatic, encasing a central core with a few small, black seeds. Yali pears are also somewhat softer than other Asian pears, making them more susceptible to bruising. When ripe, Yali pears are sweet, mildly tart, and juicy, with flavor notes of cinnamon, anise, spice, and vanilla.
Seasons/Availability
Yali pears are available in the early fall through winter.
Current Facts
Yali pears, botanically classified as Pyrus pyrifolia, are an Asian variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apricots and apples. Also known as Ya Li and Chinese White pears, Yali pears are one of the more popular Asian cultivars in China, and are also one of the most commercially cultivated, accounting for over 34% of the country's pear exports. Yali pears are also popular in Korea and Japan and are favored for their sweet flavor and delicate texture.
Nutritional Value
Yali pears are an excellent source of vitamin C and copper and are a good source of dietary fiber, potassium, antioxidants, and vitamin K.
Applications
Yali pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as roasting and grilling. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand, substituted for regular pears in many recipes, blended into squash soup, sliced in green salads with Thai basil, crab, tofu or chicken, pasta salads, and fruit salads with grapes and apples. They can also be poached in wine or halved, roasted or grilled, and served with pork, lamb, and chicken dishes. Yali pears compliment hazelnuts, almonds, pistachios, and pine nuts, honey, golden raisins, persimmons, apricots, figs, apples, lemon, orange, honey, beets, squash, sweet potatoes, herbs such as basil, dill, and parsley, cheeses such as parmesan, feta, goat, cheddar, and blue, and spices such as cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, rosemary, and anise. They will keep up to one week at room temperature and up to three weeks when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
In Chinese, ya means "duck," and li means "pear," so Ya-Li is often referred to as “duck pear.” Yali pears, like many other Asian pear varieties, are used in Chinese medicine for detoxifying the body and in treatments for coughs, laryngitis, ulcers, and constipation. They are also used to help promote a healthy complexion, eliminate under eye circles, and help relieve retina pain.
Geography/History
Yali pears are native to China and Japan and have been cultivated for thousands of years. In Asia, pears are referred to as nashi, which is the Japanese word for pear. The fruit dates back to ancient civilizations in the Eastern region of the continent and still grow widely in the area. Today Yali pears can be found at local markets and specialty grocers in Asia, Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, and the United States.
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Super Indo Cinere
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 46 days ago, 5/20/20 Sharer's comments : pear yalie 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 80 days ago, 4/16/20 Sharer's comments : pear xiang lie 
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99 Ranch Market - Skyline Plaza
Near Daly City, California, United States250 Skyline Plaza Daly City CA 94015 650-992-8899 https://www.99ranch.com About 135 days ago, 2/21/20 
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Super King Markets - San Fernando Road
Near Burbank, California, United States6501 San Fernando Road Glendale CA 91201 747-272-0077 https://www.superkingmarkets.com About 155 days ago, 2/01/20 
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Lee Lee International Market
Near Peoria, Arizona, United States7575 W Cactus Road Peoria AZ 85381 623-773-3345 About 182 days ago, 1/06/20 
giant palem semi tangerang
Near Bencongan Indah, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 225 days ago, 11/24/19 Sharer's comments : pir ya lie di giant tangerang 
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Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesAbout 246 days ago, 11/03/19 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 268 days ago, 10/12/19 Sharer's comments : Yali Pears from Penryn Orchards - cinnamon and spice! 
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Jeff Rieger
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1380 Taylor Road Penyrn CA 95663 916-769-5462 About 292 days ago, 9/18/19 Sharer's comments : Beautiful Yali Pears from Penryn Orchard Specialties 
pasar minggu di jakarta selatan
Near Jakarta, Jakarta Capital Region, IndonesiaAbout 294 days ago, 9/15/19 Sharer's comments : pir yale di pasar minggu jakarta selatan 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Dawn Birch
Near Santa Monica, California, United StatesThree Rivers, CA 559-750-7480 About 299 days ago, 9/11/19 Sharer's comments : 1st Yali Pears! 
Super Indo Depok Town Center
Near Depok, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaAbout 303 days ago, 9/07/19 Sharer's comments : pear yale 
Pasar Pondok Labu
Near Ciputat, Banten, IndonesiaAbout 322 days ago, 8/18/19 Sharer's comments : pir yali di pasar pondok labu, jakarta selatan 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 433 days ago, 4/30/19 
Carnival Supermarket
Carnival Supermarket
Near National City, California, United States1750 E 8th Street, National City, Ca, 91950 619-474-5444 www.carnivalmarket.com About 486 days ago, 3/08/19 Sharer's comments : Yali Pears spotted at Carnival Supermarket. 
Thuan Phat Supermarket
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 512 days ago, 2/10/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! 
Foodtown
Food Town Grocery
Near Davie, Florida, United States6431 Stirling Rd Davie, Davie 33314 1-954-797-7791 About 536 days ago, 1/17/19 Sharer's comments : Yali Pears spotted at Foodtown. 
Brentwood Farmers' Market
Arnett Farms
Near Sawtelle, California, United StatesFresno, Ca About 659 days ago, 9/16/18 Sharer's comments : Yali Pears spotted at Brentwood Farmers' Market. |
