Juicy, sweet, and wonderfully aromatic, Bartlett pears are America’s classic pear and a favorite for fresh eating, canning, and baking. Their smooth green skin ripens to a beautiful golden yellow, while their creamy white flesh becomes exceptionally tender, buttery, and bursting with sweet flavor.
Bartlett pears are best enjoyed after they’ve had a few days to ripen at room temperature. As they soften, their natural sweetness intensifies and their texture becomes melt-in-your-mouth smooth.
Preparation Ideas
- Enjoy fresh as a sweet, juicy snack
- Slice into green salads with walnuts, pecans, or blue cheese
- Pair with cheddar, gouda, or brie on a charcuterie board
- Bake into pear crisps, pies, cakes, and tarts
- Can or preserve to enjoy their flavor year-round
- Poach with cinnamon and vanilla for an elegant dessert
Sweet, buttery, and picked fresh from the orchard, Bartlett pears are a timeless favorite that’s perfect for fresh eating, preserving, and creating delicious homemade desserts.
