PEAR GROWING REGIONS

Pears are typically grown in the southern regions of Australia because their cool mild winters and warm summers provide optimal growing conditions.

Pears are grown across the country, however 90% come from Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. Other growing regions include Yarra Valley (Vic), Gippsland (Vic), Stanthorpe (QLD), Batlow (NSW), Huon Valley (Tas), Adelaide Hills (SA) and Manjimup (WA).

Pears are also referred to as a pome fruit. Pome fruits are from the Rosaceae family and also include fruits like apples and quinces.

There are several different varieties of pears grown in Australia, however pear production is primarily made up of three types of pears:

• Packham pears – account for approximately 60% of pear production
• Williams pears – account for approximately 20% of pear production
• Beurré Bosc – account for approximately 10% of pear production

WILLIAM BARTLETT

Flavour: Sweet and juicy
Ripe when: Also known as Williams Bon Chrétien or Barlett pears, their green skin turns yellow when ripe
Enjoy: Fresh when they are ripe and juicy, or use them when they are on the firmer side for cooking

Perfect for lunch, try this simple but tasty Rare Roast Beef Pear Creamy Blue Cheese Toastie

CORELLA/FORELLE

Flavour: Fragrant, sweet and juicy
Ripe when: Flesh gives a little when you gently press near the stem. Corella Pears have a smooth green-yellow skin, sometimes with a fabulous red blush.
Enjoy: Typically smaller pears, they are great fresh or for cooking

Take your salad to the next level with this Grilled Pear, Rocket, Walnut and Prosciutto Salad

RED ANJOU

Flavour: Sweet with a slight hint of citrus
Ripe when: Flesh gives a little when you gently press near the stem
Enjoy: Fresh or cooked

For a delicious treat try Pear, Brie and Prosciutto Wedges

RED SENSATION

Flavour: Sweet and juicy
Ripe when: Red and gold tone that turns bright ruby red
Enjoy: Fresh or cooked

For a mouthwatering pear dessert try this Pear Tart with Macadamias

Piqa® Boo®

Flavour: Crisp, Juicy, Sweet
Ripe when: this pear is ripe and ready to eat whenever you’re ready to enjoy
Enjoy: Fresh or cooked

Create this easy sweet treat, Pavlova Nests with Chocolate