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Conference pears are medium to large in size and have a narrow, rounded base that tapers to a long and thin neck connecting to a green-brown stem. The mottled, thick skin is green with patches of brown russeting and transforms into a pale yellow when ripe. The flesh is ivory to cream-colored, sometimes with a pink tinge, and has a fine-grained, soft, and moist texture. When ripe, Conference pears are crisp and juicy with a melting consistency and have a sweet flavor with subtle notes of perfume.
Conference pears are available in the mid-fall through winter.
Conference pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are a European variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, peaches, and apricots. Discovered as an open pollinated seedling in England, Conference pears are also known as Belgium pears in respect to its native Belgium parent variety the leon leclerc de laval pear. Conference pears are favored for their unique, slender shape and smooth texture, and are often regarded as one of the most well-known all-purpose pears in the British Isles. They are also exported to many countries in Asia because of their long storage capabilities.
Conference pears contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
Conference pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, roasting, and poaching. They can be served fresh out-of-hand in leafy green salads, in fruit salads, sliced on top of pancakes, oatmeal, and pudding, or displayed on a cheese plate. Conference pears can also be poached in wine and citrus zest or simple syrup, baked on a pizza, blended in smoothies with ginger, roasted in warm spices, or baked in a tart or cheesecake. Conference pears compliment walnuts, almonds, pecans, ginger, garlic, onion, smoked fish, bacon, ham, blue cheese, and kale. These pears need time to ripen and can be placed on the counter for up to 3-4 weeks. Conference pears can also be stored up to two months in the refrigerator.
Conference pears were named after the International Pear Conference that was held in 1885 in England. This was the place that the new variety was debuted, and it ended up winning first prize at the conference. Conference pears then went on to win an Award of Merit in 1993 from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Conference pears were discovered in 1884 by Thomas Frances Rivers, a well-known farmer and chairman of the pear conference, at his nursery in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire in England. Conference pears are derived from the Belgium leon Leclerc de laval pear and were debuted and recognized as a new variety at the International Pear Conference in 1885. Today Conference pears are grown in Belgium, the Netherlands, England, and in some parts of France and the United States. They can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and are also exported to China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
Recipes that include Conference Pears. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Description/Taste
Conference pears are medium to large in size and have a narrow, rounded base that tapers to a long and thin neck connecting to a green-brown stem. The mottled, thick skin is green with patches of brown russeting and transforms into a pale yellow when ripe. The flesh is ivory to cream-colored, sometimes with a pink tinge, and has a fine-grained, soft, and moist texture. When ripe, Conference pears are crisp and juicy with a melting consistency and have a sweet flavor with subtle notes of perfume.
Seasons/Availability
Conference pears are available in the mid-fall through winter.
Current Facts
Conference pears, botanically classified as Pyrus communis, are a European variety that are members of the Rosaceae family along with apples, peaches, and apricots. Discovered as an open pollinated seedling in England, Conference pears are also known as Belgium pears in respect to its native Belgium parent variety the leon leclerc de laval pear. Conference pears are favored for their unique, slender shape and smooth texture, and are often regarded as one of the most well-known all-purpose pears in the British Isles. They are also exported to many countries in Asia because of their long storage capabilities.
Nutritional Value
Conference pears contain vitamin C, fiber, potassium, and calcium.
Applications
Conference pears are best suited for both raw and cooked applications such as baking, roasting, and poaching. They can be served fresh out-of-hand in leafy green salads, in fruit salads, sliced on top of pancakes, oatmeal, and pudding, or displayed on a cheese plate. Conference pears can also be poached in wine and citrus zest or simple syrup, baked on a pizza, blended in smoothies with ginger, roasted in warm spices, or baked in a tart or cheesecake. Conference pears compliment walnuts, almonds, pecans, ginger, garlic, onion, smoked fish, bacon, ham, blue cheese, and kale. These pears need time to ripen and can be placed on the counter for up to 3-4 weeks. Conference pears can also be stored up to two months in the refrigerator.
Ethnic/Cultural Info
Conference pears were named after the International Pear Conference that was held in 1885 in England. This was the place that the new variety was debuted, and it ended up winning first prize at the conference. Conference pears then went on to win an Award of Merit in 1993 from the Royal Horticultural Society.
Geography/History
Conference pears were discovered in 1884 by Thomas Frances Rivers, a well-known farmer and chairman of the pear conference, at his nursery in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire in England. Conference pears are derived from the Belgium leon Leclerc de laval pear and were debuted and recognized as a new variety at the International Pear Conference in 1885. Today Conference pears are grown in Belgium, the Netherlands, England, and in some parts of France and the United States. They can be found at farmers markets and specialty grocers and are also exported to China, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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Esentai Gourmet
Esentai gourmet
Al Farabi ave 77/8, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 63 days ago, 7/22/23 Sharer's comments : Conference pears of Argentina 
Supermarket SMall
ул. Исиналиева 13,, Алматы, Казахстан About 155 days ago, 4/21/23 Sharer's comments : Conference pears of Belgium 
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan
Ecofreshmarket
Kazakhfilm microdistrict, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 177 days ago, 3/30/23 Sharer's comments : Conference pears of Belgium 
Mercato di Ballaro
Mercato di Ballaro
Near Palermo, Palermo, ItalyVia Ballaro, 90134 Palermo PA About 217 days ago, 2/18/23 
Mercato di Ballaro
Mercato di Ballaro
Near Palermo, Palermo, ItalyVia Ballaro, 90134 Palermo PA About 218 days ago, 2/17/23 
Pewex
Pewex
Near Rome, ItalyVia Fabio Massimo, 35, 00192 Roma RM About 222 days ago, 2/13/23 
Galmart
ItalyAbout 232 days ago, 2/03/23 Sharer's comments : Conference pears from Belgium 
Marks and Spencer
Marks and Spencer
Near Upper Woburn PlaceEuston Road (Stop L), United Kingdom5 Liverpool Rd, London N1 0RR, United Kingdom About 257 days ago, 1/09/23 
GREEN
Ecofreshmarket Kazakhfilm
United KingdomKazakhfilm microdistrict, Isinaliyeva St, Almaty, Kazakhstan About 277 days ago, 12/20/22 Sharer's comments : Conference pears from Belgium 
Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore
United KingdomAbout 298 days ago, 11/29/22 Sharer's comments : Conference pears from Belgium are available all year round 
Рамстор-Алмагуль / Ramstore
United KingdomAbout 340 days ago, 10/18/22 Sharer's comments : Conference pears imported from Belgium 
Borough Market
Turnips Borough Market
Near London, England, United Kingdom43 Borough Market, London SE1 9AH, United Kingdom 442073578356 https://turnipsboroughmarket.com About 365 days ago, 9/23/22 
Borough Market
Elsey & Bent
Near London, England, United Kingdom8 Southwark St London England SE1 1TL 442074073377 About 435 days ago, 7/15/22 
M&S Simply Food
M&S Simply Food
Near London, England, United KingdomMore London Riverside Unit C The More London Bridge, CliffoRoad, Bridge Road, London SE1 2DA, United Kingdom https://marksandspencer.com About 438 days ago, 7/12/22 
“Small” supermarket
England, United Kingdomгород, улица Ауэзова 65, Алматы 050000 About 469 days ago, 6/11/22 Sharer's comments : Belgian conference pears imported to Kazakhstan 
Small grocery store
England, United KingdomРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 540 days ago, 4/01/22 Sharer's comments : Conference pears imported from Belgium to Almaty, Kazakhstan 
L'Angolo Della Frutta Di De Biasi Marina E C. Snc
L'Angolo Della Frutta Di De Biasi Marina E C. Snc
Liguria, ItalyPiazza Cavour, 318, 19122 La Spezia SP About 548 days ago, 3/23/22 
Culina at Como Dempsey
Near Singapore, SingaporeAbout 577 days ago, 2/23/22 
Small grocery store
SingaporeРозыбакиева, 75, 050046/A15P3T7, Алматы, Бостандыкский район, 1 этаж About 583 days ago, 2/17/22 Sharer's comments : Conference pears from Belgium delivered to Kazakhstan 
Eco fresh market
SingaporeМикрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 647 days ago, 12/14/21 Sharer's comments : Conference pears from Belgium to Kazakhstan 
Magnum cash and carry
SingaporeМикрорайон Алмагуль, 18а, 050060/A15C0B9, Алматы, Алмагуль About 661 days ago, 12/01/21 Sharer's comments : Conference pears imported from Belgium to Almaty, Kazakhstan 
Care food supermarket at Kabdolova street
SingaporeAbout 685 days ago, 11/07/21 Sharer's comments : Tasty and delicious Conference pears in Care food supermarket 
Eco Fresh Market
SingaporeМикрорайон Казахфильм, 17/1, 050023, Алматы, Казахфильм About 687 days ago, 11/04/21 Sharer's comments : Conference pears are competing for the popularity with local KZ variety quite successfully 
Tesco
Near Faversham, United KingdomAbout 728 days ago, 9/24/21 |
