Interesting facts about this healthy and tasty fruit snack

Easily distinguished from apples by their gritty flesh, pears are a great source of dietary fibre, vitamins, and minerals, making them a good choice for a fruity intake, at any time of the day.

With more than 3,000 known varieties grown in various countries across the globe, they are one of the most popular fruits in the world.

From the sweet and juicy to the crisp and tart USA Anjou, pears come in a variety of shapes, sizes, and flavours, and are versatile when it comes to cooking.

Whether you're looking for a snack or a dessert, there's a pear for every occasion.

Versatile pears

From the classic fresh pear, to enjoy on the go, to baked, roasted, canned, jellied, dried, or even whipped into smoothies and yoghurt pops, there's something for everyone.

Jellies and jams are a great way to add a sweet, fruity flavour to toast, muffins, and other baked goods, while dried pears are a great snack, or addition in trail mix or granola.

USA Anjou

One popular variety is the Anjou pear, which work best either raw or cooked, including poaching, baking, grilling, and roasting.

They work particularly well mixed into green salads, layered in sandwiches and wraps, or blended into smoothies and soups, due to the tart taste.

Cheese platters is another place they really shine, as they compliment cheeses such as mozzarella, cambozola, brie, and camembert to name a few.

Anjou pears hold up well when baking and can be used in pies and tarts, poaching, or made into sauces and purees.