It's time to take a closer look at the humble pear. From egg-shaped Green Anjou to rotund body Comice pears, let's pick the best varieties for eating, baking, and salads.

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10 Different Pears Varieties and How to Eat Them
French butter pears are small to medium in size and have a teardrop shape, with a rounded base that ends in a short, straight neck. When ripe, the smooth, thin green skin turns golden green-brown and is covered in brown russeting. The flesh is firm, creamy, juicy, and pale yellow to cream in colour. French Butter pears have a distinct aroma of roses and are succulent, buttery and slightly lemony.
French Butter pears can be used fresh or cooked in various ways, such as baking, poaching and glazing. They pair well with both savoury and sweet flavours. They can be sliced thinly and paired with Roquefort cheese or juiced and made into marinades. They can be used in the preparation of tarts, pies, cakes, muffins, compotes and chutneys. French Butter pears are available in the fall through winter.
Desserts are a natural use for this delicate fruit, but pears can also be cooked in other succulent, sophisticated dishes. Give our line-up of pear recipes a go and learn new ways to cook pears.
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