Conference pear 1kg

The Conference pear (Pyrus communis 'Conference') is a renowned European pear variety, particularly prevalent in the United Kingdom and across Europe. Developed in the late 19th century by Thomas Francis Rivers in Hertfordshire, England, it gained prominence after winning first prize at the National British Pear Conference in 1885, from which it derives its name citeturn0search0.

🍐 Characteristics

• Appearance:Medium to large, elongated bottle-shaped fruit with a smooth green skin that often features russeting (a brownish, rough texture). As it ripens, the skin turns a pale yellow citeturn0search2

• Flesh:Creamy white to pale yellow, melting, very juicy, and sweet with a pleasant flavor citeturn0search4

• Flavor:Sweet and buttery, sometimes with a slight pink tinge in the flesh citeturn0search2

🌱 Cultivation

• Growth The Conference pear tree is vigorous, productive, and bears fruit annually. It thrives in various soil types and is particularly resistant to scab, a common pear disease citeturn0search0.

• Pollination While Conference is self-fertile, planting it alongside other pear varieties like 'Williams' can enhance fruit production citeturn0search0.

• Harvesting Typically ripens from late September to early October. For storage, it's best to harvest slightly under-ripe fruits and allow them to ripen off the tree citeturn0search5.

🍽️ Culinary Uses

• *Fresh Consumption: Ideal for eating raw due to its sweet and juicy fleh.

• *Cooking: Suitable for baking, poaching, and roasting. Commonly used in desserts like tarts and crumbles, as well as in savory dishes paired with cheeses or meats citeturn0search.

• *Storage: When stored in a cool environment, such as a refrigerator or ventilated cellar, Conference pears can be kept fresh until January citeturn0search.