Pears
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Profile:
Pears are grown in the Okanagan, Similkameen region, and Kootenay Valley. Pears grow best on heavy soils, which limits the areas that they can be grown.
About:
Pears are one of the very few fruits that do not ripen on the tree but need time for the sugars to develop off the branch. When ripe, a pear is sweet, buttery, tender, and filled with juice.
Most Common Varieties:
- Anjou
- Bartlett
- Bosc
Did you know?
- B.C. produces nearly 5 million kilograms of pears each year.
- A large pear tree can produce up to 300 lbs of fruit!
- Pears taste like candy when dehydrated.
Recipes that use Pears or other B.C. commodities
B.C. Berry and Apple Crumble
Dessert4 servings1 hour30 minsB.C. Stir-Fry
Dinner4 servings40 minsA Fig & Brandy Festive Cocktail To Make Spirits Bright
Drinks1 serving20 mins
