Comice Pear (Pyrus communis)

Grown in California, Oregon and Washington

Available August through February 

Handling Tips and General Information: Comice are the sweetest and juiciest of all varieties of pears, and are a favorite in holiday gift boxes and baskets. Their flesh is very soft, and can best be described as creamy in texture, abundantly full of juice, and very sweet. Their shape is unique among varieties; having a rotund body with a very short, well-defined neck. They are most often green in color, and sometimes have a red blush covering small to large areas of the skin surface. However, some newer strains are almost entirely red in color. Any area of green color on the skin of Comice may take on a slight yellow hue as the fruit ripens, however color is not the best determination for ripeness. Check Comice by applying gentle thumb pressure near the stem end, and when the fruit gives slightly, it is ready to eat. Pears are a good source of vitamin C and fiber. Here is some very informative and complete Comice Pear links: http://www.usapears.com/pbnw-comice.cfm http://www.produceoasis.com/Items_folder/Fruits/Comice.html