As Oregon's state, fruit Pears play an essential role in our state's agriculture and cuisine. The stone fruit is a staple of the fall season and is harvested from August through October.
Oregon's rich soil and climate make it a prime crop for the Mid-Columbia and Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley growing regions. Many types of pears can be found throughout the state. Below you can find a list of the most common varieties.
Anjou
Appearance: An egg-shaped pear variety that can come in both red and green colors
Flavor & Texture: A sweet citrus flavor with a juicy texture
Use: Can be used for eating fresh or for baking
Harvest Time: Fall
Bartlett Pears
Appearance: Bell-shaped pears that begin green but can change to yellow as they ripen.
Flavor & Texture: A pure pear flavor with a juicy texture
Use: Great for eating fresh or using in baked sweet or savory dishes
Harvest Time: Early Fall
Bosc Pears
Appearance: Bronze coloring with an elongated neck
Flavor & Texture: A crisp pear with a sweet-tart flavor that features notes of warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg
Use: Wonderful for eating fresh in dishes like salads and work well in baking
Harvest Time: Fall
Comice
Appearance: Green fruit which may feature blushing with a distinctive short, squat shape
Flavor & Texture: Exceptionally Sweet, earthy flavor with soft juicy flesh
Use: Best served fresh in salads and on cheese boards
Harvest Time: Fall
Concord
Appearance: Bell-Shaped pear with a long green neck that turns yellow as it ripens
Flavor & Texture: Sweet vanilla flavor with dense flesh that turns soft upon ripening earthy flavor with soft juicy flesh
Use: Best for cooking, baking, and poaching as they maintain their shape.
Harvest Time: Fall
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