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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.
| Juniper & Ivy Bar | San Diego CA | 858-481-3666 |
| Reata Glen | Ladera Ranch CA | 949-545-2250 |
| Pacifica Del Mar | Del Mar CA | 858-792-0505 |
| Shorehouse Kitchen | La Jolla CA | 858-459-3300 |
| Carte Blanche Bistro & Bar | Oceanside CA | 619-297-3100 |
| Kensington Cafe | San Diego CA | 619-640-0494 |
| Huntress (Bar) | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Toast Cafe | San Diego CA | 858-925-7552 |
| Hilton Garden Inn | San Diego CA | 858-720-9500 |
| Revolution Roasters | Oceanside CA | 760-330-6827 |
| Mission Ave Bar and Grill | Oceanside CA | 760-637-2222 |
| Peohes | Coronado CA | 619-437-4474 |
| The Rose | San Diego CA | 619-281-0718 |
| Uptown Tavern | San Diego CA | 619-847-4688 |
| The Flavor Chef (Catering) | Vista CA | 619-295-3172 |
| Red Door Friends | San Diego CA | 619-295-6000 |
| PFC Fitness Camp | Carlsbad CA | 888-488-8936 |
| The Wild Thyme Company | San Diego CA | 858-527-0226 |
| Solare Ristorante Lounge | San Diego CA | 619-270-9670 |
| Provecho Grill | Sun City CA | 951-246-3200 |
| Bleu Boheme | San Diego CA | 619-255-4167 |
| The Shout House | San Diego CA | 619-231-6700 |
| Mangia Mangia (Downtown) | San Diego CA | 858-736-5733 |
| Huntress | San Diego CA | 619-955-5750 |
| Pacific Regent La Jolla | San Diego CA | 858-597-8008 |
| Portside Pier (Brigantine) | San Diego CA | 858-268-1030 |
| Leucadia Pizza Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 760-942-2222 |
| Shoreside Support Boat | San Diego CA | 704-277-7929 |
| Pizza E Birra | San Diego CA | 619-916-8407 |
| Biga | San Diego CA | 949-295-4377 |
| La Costa Glen South | Carlsbad CA | 760-704-1000 |
| Herb & Wood | San Diego CA | 619-955-8495 |
| St. Paul's Senior Services | San Diego CA | 619-239-3527 |
| The Pearl Hotel | San Diego CA | 877-732-7573 |
| Sheldons Service Station | La Mesa CA | 619-741-8577 |
| Claire's on Cedros - SKSB | Solana Beach CA | 858-259-8597 |
| Animae | San Diego CA | 619-925-7908 |
| The Bier Garden | Encinitas CA | 760-632-2437 |
| Home and Away Encinitas | Encinitas CA | 619-886-1358 |
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Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market - Tatum Blvd
Near Paradise Valley, Arizona, United States10810 N Tatum Blvd Phoenix AZ 85028 602-569-7600 https://www.wholefoods.com About 265 days ago, 1/06/20 
Union Square Greenmarket
Near New York, United StatesAbout 267 days ago, 1/04/20 
Union Square Greenmarket
Locust Grove Fruit Farm
Near New York, United StatesMilton-On-Hudson, NY About 267 days ago, 1/04/20 Sharer's comments : New York grown Bosc pears! 
Santa Monica Farmers Market
Jeff Rieger
Near Santa Monica, California, United States1380 Taylor Road Penyrn CA 95663 916-769-5462 About 361 days ago, 10/02/19 Sharer's comments : Sexy Bosc Pears in ! Very Sweet Chefs 
Buy Low Market
Buy Low Market - State College Blvd
Near Anaheim, California, United States1086 N State College Blvd. Anaheim CA 92806 714-991-9839 About 463 days ago, 6/22/19 
Sprouts Farmers Market
Near La Jolla, California, United StatesAbout 547 days ago, 3/30/19 Sharer's comments : Fresh! Ocean Beach People's Organic Food Market Near Coronado, California, United States About 565 days ago, 3/12/19 
Barons Marketplace
Near San Diego, California, United StatesAbout 565 days ago, 3/12/19 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears spotted at Barons Marketplace. Beautiful, copper Bosc pears. 
Ballard Farmer's Market
Collins Family Orchards
Near Seattle, Washington, United States931 Parish Rd, Selah 98942 509-930-5742 About 609 days ago, 1/27/19 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears spotted at Ballard Farmer's Market. Crunchy and sweet, its the perfect baking pear! 
Leucadia Farmers Market
Jacy Farm
Near Rancho Santa Fe, California, United StatesTemecula, CA 951-837-0536 About 714 days ago, 10/14/18 Sharer's comments : Bosc Pears spotted at Leucadia Farmers Market . |
