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Bosc Pears
Inventory, 40 lbs : 3.78
This item was last sold on : 12/05/22
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Bosc pears are medium to large in size and are oblong in shape with a rounded bottom that gradually tapers to an elongated neck and a slender green-brown stem. The thick skin is golden tan and is covered in rough, brown russeting with some mottling. The ivory to off-white flesh is firm, dense, and crisp with an intense honeyed aroma and has a central, soft core encasing a few small black-brown seeds. When ripe, Bosc pears are juicy, crunchy, and have a very sweet flavor with notes of woodsy spice.
Bosc pears are available in the fall through early spring.
Bosc pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are a unique winter variety and are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, apricots, and peaches. Bosc pears are known throughout Europe by many different names, and those names have been carried with them around the world. These names include the European pear, Kaiser Alexander, the Beurré Bosc for their buttery flavor, and the Calabasse Bosc for its gourd-like shape. Bosc pears are favored as both a fresh eating and cooking variety and will ripen from the inside out at an earlier stage than most other varieties due to its dense flesh. To check for ripeness, press the base of the stem to see if the flesh gives a bit and look for occasional wrinkling. It is important to remember that Bosc pears will give slightly less than other pear varieties when ripe and should be checked regularly.
Bosc pears contain vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Bosc pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as broiling, baking, poaching, and drying. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand at room temperature or can be sliced and dipped in dark chocolate for a sweet treat. They can also be sliced for green leafy salads or displayed on cheese boards. A common misconception is that Bosc pears must be peeled or cooked before being consumed, which is neither true nor necessary. Bosc pears stand up to cooking and retain their shape, making them ideal for tarts, pies, popovers, glazing, and poaching. They can also be halved, grilled and topped with gorgonzola cheese and chopped walnuts, layered in sandwiches and on pizza, mixed into oatmeal, pureed into soup, or sliced into pancakes. Bosc pears compliment pesto, browned butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, walnut, hazelnut, mint, chocolate, gorgonzola, burrata, goat cheese, honey, red onions, butternut squash, dates, garlic, chicken, and pork. They should be kept at room temperature until ripe and will keep up to an additional week when stored in the refrigerator.
Bosc pears have appeared in paintings, photographs, and drawings for centuries due to their unique shape, coloring, and unusual russet texture. The natural beauty of pears has also appeared in references in literature from Shakespeare and Leonardo Da Vinci, pictured in Roman mosaics, found in paintings at the ruins of Pompei and displayed in the works of 19th-century Impressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne.
The origin of Bosc pears is unknown, as confusion exists over whether they are native to France or Belgium. One belief is that the Bosc pear was raised from a seed in 1807 Belgium by M. Bosc, the Director of the Paris Botanical Garden. He named the pear Buerré Blanc, for its buttery texture and after himself. Bosc pears are also known in some parts of Europe as Beurré d'Appremont, which is the other belief that the pear was named for a French town. Bosc pears were first planted in the United States in the early 1830s and were first harvested in 1836. Originally planted in the Eastern part of the country, they now thrive in the Pacific Northwest United States. Today Bosc pears are widely available and can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
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Description/Taste
Bosc pears are medium to large in size and are oblong in shape with a rounded bottom that gradually tapers to an elongated neck and a slender green-brown stem. The thick skin is golden tan and is covered in rough, brown russeting with some mottling. The ivory to off-white flesh is firm, dense, and crisp with an intense honeyed aroma and has a central, soft core encasing a few small black-brown seeds. When ripe, Bosc pears are juicy, crunchy, and have a very sweet flavor with notes of woodsy spice.
Seasons/Availability
Bosc pears are available in the fall through early spring.
Current Facts
Bosc pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are a unique winter variety and are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, apricots, and peaches. Bosc pears are known throughout Europe by many different names, and those names have been carried with them around the world. These names include the European pear, Kaiser Alexander, the Beurré Bosc for their buttery flavor, and the Calabasse Bosc for its gourd-like shape. Bosc pears are favored as both a fresh eating and cooking variety and will ripen from the inside out at an earlier stage than most other varieties due to its dense flesh. To check for ripeness, press the base of the stem to see if the flesh gives a bit and look for occasional wrinkling. It is important to remember that Bosc pears will give slightly less than other pear varieties when ripe and should be checked regularly.
Nutritional Value
Bosc pears contain vitamin C, calcium, potassium, and dietary fiber.
Applications
Bosc pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as broiling, baking, poaching, and drying. They can be consumed fresh, out-of-hand at room temperature or can be sliced and dipped in dark chocolate for a sweet treat. They can also be sliced for green leafy salads or displayed on cheese boards. A common misconception is that Bosc pears must be peeled or cooked before being consumed, which is neither true nor necessary. Bosc pears stand up to cooking and retain their shape, making them ideal for tarts, pies, popovers, glazing, and poaching. They can also be halved, grilled and topped with gorgonzola cheese and chopped walnuts, layered in sandwiches and on pizza, mixed into oatmeal, pureed into soup, or sliced into pancakes. Bosc pears compliment pesto, browned butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, walnut, hazelnut, mint, chocolate, gorgonzola, burrata, goat cheese, honey, red onions, butternut squash, dates, garlic, chicken, and pork. They should be kept at room temperature until ripe and will keep up to an additional week when stored in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Bosc pears have appeared in paintings, photographs, and drawings for centuries due to their unique shape, coloring, and unusual russet texture. The natural beauty of pears has also appeared in references in literature from Shakespeare and Leonardo Da Vinci, pictured in Roman mosaics, found in paintings at the ruins of Pompei and displayed in the works of 19th-century Impressionists Vincent Van Gogh and Paul Cézanne.
Geography/History
The origin of Bosc pears is unknown, as confusion exists over whether they are native to France or Belgium. One belief is that the Bosc pear was raised from a seed in 1807 Belgium by M. Bosc, the Director of the Paris Botanical Garden. He named the pear Buerré Blanc, for its buttery texture and after himself. Bosc pears are also known in some parts of Europe as Beurré d'Appremont, which is the other belief that the pear was named for a French town. Bosc pears were first planted in the United States in the early 1830s and were first harvested in 1836. Originally planted in the Eastern part of the country, they now thrive in the Pacific Northwest United States. Today Bosc pears are widely available and can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, and Australia.
Featured Restaurants
Restaurants currently purchasing this product as an ingredient for their menu.
| The Haven | San Diego CA | 619-964-3778 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Farmer and The Seahorse | San Diego CA | 619-302-3682 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Nolita Hall | San Diego CA | 619-618-8820 |
| Hotel Palomar-Salt Box Banquets | San Diego CA | 619-515-3003 |
| Paradisaea Restaurant | La Jolla CA | 732-915-6669 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-684-0044 |
| Marriott Courtyard Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-260-8500 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Parkhouse Eatery | San Diego CA | 619-295-7275 |
| Park Commons - ARE | San Diego CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Mister A's | San Diego CA | 619-239-1377 |
| Candor | La Jolla CA | 858-581-2205 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Juniper & Ivy | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Olivewood Gardens -Donation | National City CA | 619-434-4281 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| Alila Marea Beach Resort | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Vagabond Sportfishing Inc. | San Diego CA | 619-993-9575 |
| Del Mar Country Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-759-5500 x207 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Seventh House | San Diego CA | 619-310-5614 |
| James Coffee Co. Escondido | Escondido CA | 619-961-5805 |
| Glenbrook Health Center | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Mesa College | San Diego CA | 619-388-2240 |
| Le Parfait Paris | San Diego CA | 619-245-4457 |
| The Santaluz Club Inc - Main Dining | San Diego CA | 858-759-3150 |
| Rosemary Trattoria | Coronado CA | 619-669-8435 |
| Alila Marea (VAGA Bar) | Encinitas CA | 805-539-9719 |
| Wine Vault & Bistro | San Diego CA | 619-295-3939 |
| Counterpoint | San Diego CA | 619-564-6722 |
| Oscars Brewing Company | Temecula CA | 619-695-2422 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-683-9322 |
| Home & Away - Old Town | San Diego CA | 619-886-1358 |
| Wormwood | San Diego CA | 619-573-0289 |
| Pendry SD (Provisional) | San Diego CA | 619-738-7000 |
| Avant | San Diego CA | 858-675-8505 |
| Barrel Republic Escondido | Escondido CA | 760-795-0006 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| Sugar Bear Enterprises | San Diego CA | 925-383-3623 |
| Bishop School | San Diego CA | 858-459-4021 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| Brigantine La Mesa | La Mesa CA | 619-465-1935 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Plan 9 Alehouse | Escondido CA | 760-489-8817 |
| Chateau Lake San Marcos | San Marcos CA | 760-670-5807 |
| InterContinental Vistal Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| InterContinental Banquet Kitchen | San Diego CA | 619-501-9400 |
| Leichtag Foundation | Encinitas CA | 760-230-6772 |
| Viejas Casino Grove Steakhouse | Alpine CA | 800-295-3172 |
| The Farm Golf Club | Rancho Santa Fe CA | 858-756-5585 |
| Chateau La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-459-4451 |
| The Guild Hotel 2022 | San Diego CA | 858-373-3184 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Huntress (Pastry) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Asti Ristorante | San Diego CA | 619-232-8844 |
| Fresh Sushi Catering | Carlsbad CA | 858-344-7098 |
| Paradise Point Resort BQT Kitchen | San Diego CA | 858-490-6363 |
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock st, #150, San Diego, CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://www.specialtyproduce.com About 54 days ago, 10/13/22 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears From Penryn Orchard Specialties 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock St Suite 150 San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 https://specialtyproduce.com About 65 days ago, 10/03/22 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears from Penryn Orchard Specialties 
Zion Market
Near San Diego, CA, United StatesAbout 85 days ago, 9/12/22 
Market of Choice
Near Eugene, Oregon, United StatesAbout 283 days ago, 2/26/22 
Whole Foods Co-op
Near Duluth, Minnesota, United StatesAbout 393 days ago, 11/09/21 Sharer's comments : USA grown organic 
Chequamegon Food Co-Op
Chequamegon Food Co-op
Wisconsin, United States700 Main Street West Ashland WI 54806 715-682-8251 http://www.chequamegonfoodcoop.com/ About 397 days ago, 11/05/21 Sharer's comments : USA grown 
Specialty Produce
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 397 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears from Penryn Orchard Specialties 
Wynola Flats Produce
Near Julian, California, United StatesAbout 403 days ago, 10/29/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 405 days ago, 10/28/21 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears from Penryn Orchard Specialties 
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Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 415 days ago, 10/17/21 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears from Penryn Orchard Specialties 
Brogdale collections
Near Faversham, United KingdomAbout 437 days ago, 9/26/21 
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Near San Diego, California, United States1929 Hancock street San Diego CA 92110 619-295-3172 About 446 days ago, 9/16/21 Sharer's comments : Bosc pears from penryn orchard specialties 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Near Seattle, Washington, United StatesAbout 618 days ago, 3/28/21 Sharer's comments : Aromatic, crisp, fantastic for baking... and poaching :) 
Broadway Sunday Farmer's Market
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd Selah WA 98942 509-930-5742 https://www.collinsfamilyorchards.com About 723 days ago, 12/13/20 Sharer's comments : Thinking I will make a Bosc pear tartlette tonight, with a scoop of salted caramel ice cream :) |
