Varieties of Pear

Anjou Bell-shaped pear with a subtle sweetness and lemon flavor

Asian Large round pear, too juicy for baking but perfect raw

Bartlett Buttery textured pear, most commonly canned

Bosc Deep brown pear with a rough peel but juicy flesh

Comice Light green pear, sometimes called the "Christmas Pear"

Seckel Small crunchy pear, harvested in the fall

Taylors Gold Golden brown pear, great for cooking