Anjous

Firm-fleshed pears

Anjous is the plural of Anjou, a variety of pear with green or reddish skin and sweet, juicy flesh.

The full name is Anjou pear or d'Anjou pear, from the Anjou region of France.

The Anjous weren't ripe yet, so I bought Bartletts instead.

pear

Bosc

Cultivar with elongated neck

orchard · juicy · sweet · green · ripening · poaching · dessert · tart · preserves · butter

culinary

poached

Illegally hunted or taken

walnut · arugula · gorgonzola · prosciutto · wine · roasted · tart · galette · compote · chutney

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pear variety

AnjousBartletts

Pear variety or quote collection

Asian pears · Concorde

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Family

Anjou

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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G