Français
 
Pear
Pear
Related Articles
Other Names

Pirus communis

French: poire

 

General Information 
Origin: Middle East and north central Asia
Etymology: From the Latin pirum Rosaceae family.

The pear is the fruit of the pear tree, a pyramid-shaped tree which can reach 45’ in height and 9’ in circumference. It lives 200-300 years.

Medicinal properties  
Aside from its high fiber content (which is reduced when the pear is peeled), pears are not particularly known for their medicinal properties. However a pear compote can be as effect as prunes for stimulating sluggish intestinal activity.
     
 

 

 

 

 

 

Some varieties

Anjou
Bartlett
Bosc
Comice
Conférence
Forelle
Passe-crassane
Seckel

 
Recipes
Citrus Nage with Pear and Passion Fruit Sorbet
Michel Troisgros, Maison Troisgros, France
Trout Stuffed with Pear, Hazelnus and Oregano
Jean-Paul Jeunet, anc. Restaurant Jean-Paul Jeunet, Arbois, France
Roast Pike-Perch Loin with Christmas Beer and Fruit Fricassée
Antoine Westermann, chef au Le Coq Rico à Montmartre, anc. chef du Buerehiesel en Alsace, France
Christmas Beer “French Toast” with Pears and Christmas Beer Ice Cream
Antoine Westermann, chef au Le Coq Rico à Montmartre, anc. chef du Buerehiesel en Alsace, France

..........

In collaboration with Philippe Mollé, The California Pear Advisory Board, and L'Association des Mordus de la poire

Search
Search within the site
Find
 
Advanced search >
Register free to receive our official newsletter
Sign up
 
Subscribe to our free RSS feeds:
Get the daily and monthly recipe posts automatically added to your newsreader.
 
Sign up