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d'Anjou Pear (Pyrus communis)
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Grown in California, Oregon and Washington
 
October through June |
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Anjou pears are the most abundant pear variety in the United States. In fact, you'll find Green
Anjou Pears available in most produce departments in the U.S.almost year round.
Anjous are recognizable for their egg-shaped
appearance: having a larger spherical lower portion that begins a gradual taper above the mid-point to a smaller rounded top. They are commonly referred to simply as "Anjou" or sometimes called d' Anjou, and very
infrequently referred to as Beurré d' Anjou.
Anjous are very sweet and juicy when ripe, and are best when sliced fresh in salads or eaten as a
snack. They are also a good baking,
poaching or roasting pear when used before they reach maximum ripeness.
Pears are a good source of vitamin C and fiber.
Here is some very informative and complete d'Anjou Pear links:
http://www.usapears.com/pbnw-greenanjou.cfm
http://www.bergen.com/food/pearprime199909085.htm
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