Conference Pear

Enjoy the sweet, juicy flavour of Imported Conference Pear, a classic European pear fruit known for its long, slender shape, green-yellow skin and natural brown russeting. When ripe, Conference pear becomes tender, moist and fragrant, with a smooth texture and gentle sweetness.

Conference pears are easy to recognise from their bottle-like shape, narrow neck and slightly rough-looking skin. The outside may not look as glossy as some pears, but the flavour is loved for its sweet pear aroma, fine-grained flesh and soft melting texture when fully ripe.

This pear is versatile because it can be eaten at different stages. When slightly firm, it gives a cleaner bite and works well for slicing. When fully ripe, the flesh becomes softer, juicier and more buttery, making it enjoyable fresh, chilled, baked, roasted or used for poached pears.

Conference pear is suitable for fresh eating, fruit platters, cheese boards, salads, desserts, tarts, poached pears, baked pears, smoothies and after-meal fruit. As this is an imported fruit, country of origin, size, colour, ripeness and sweetness may vary by batch and shipment.

Origin: Imported. Country of origin may vary by batch and shipment.

Imported Conference Pear Quick Facts

Taste and Texture

Conference pear has a sweet, fruity and lightly floral flavour when ripe. The flesh is white to cream-coloured, fine-grained and juicy, with a gentle pear aroma.

The texture changes depending on ripeness. A firmer Conference pear has a clean, crisp bite, while a fully ripe one becomes soft, tender and almost melting. This makes it useful for both fresh eating and cooked desserts.

• Classic European pear fruit
• Long, slender Conference pear shape
• Green-yellow skin with natural brown russeting
• Sweet and fragrant when ripe
• Fine-grained white to cream flesh
• Good for fresh eating, baking and poached pears
• Texture changes from crisp to soft depending on ripeness

What is Conference Pear?

Conference pear is a well-known European pear variety, recognised by its elongated shape, narrow neck and natural russeted skin. It is one of the classic pear fruit varieties used for both fresh eating and cooking.

Unlike crisp Asian pears, Conference pear becomes softer as it ripens. When fully ripe, the flesh turns tender and juicy, with a smooth texture and sweet pear fragrance.

This product is listed as imported because the country of origin may change depending on the latest shipment. Please contact SKC Fruits if you need to confirm the latest origin, size or batch before ordering.

Conference Pear Season

Conference pear season is usually associated with fall and winter harvests in outdoor growing regions. However, because Conference pears are grown commercially and shipped internationally, availability in Singapore may change depending on imports, storage and shipment timing.

Conference Pear vs Asian Pear

How to Choose a Good Conference Pear

Choose Conference pears that feel heavy for their size and have fresh-looking skin. Natural russeting, brown speckles and slightly rough-looking skin are normal for this pear variety.

For immediate eating, choose pears that give slightly near the neck when gently pressed. For later eating, choose firmer pears and let them ripen at cool room temperature.

How to Tell if Conference Pear is Ripe

Conference pear ripens from firm to soft. The best way to check is to press gently near the neck, not the widest part of the fruit. If the neck gives slightly, the pear is usually ready to eat.

If the pear is still very firm, leave it at cool room temperature away from direct sunlight. Once ripe, refrigerate it to slow further softening and enjoy it soon.

• Firm pear: keep at cool room temperature to ripen
• Slightly soft near the neck: ready to eat
• Very soft pear: eat as soon as possible
• Cut pear: cover and store in the refrigerator
• Avoid heat, direct sunlight and rough handling

How to Eat Conference Pear

Conference pear can be eaten fresh, chilled, peeled or sliced. It is delicious on its own and also pairs well with cheese, nuts, chocolate, yogurt, salads and warm spices.

Because Conference pear keeps its flavour well in cooked dishes, it is also suitable for poached pears, baked pears, roasted pears, tarts and warm desserts.

• Wash gently before eating
• Peel the skin if preferred
• Slice around the core
• Serve fresh and slightly chilled
• Add to fruit platters, salads or cheese boards
• Use for poached pears, baking or roasting
• Store cut pear covered in the refrigerator

Poached Pears and Serving Ideas

Conference pear is one of the useful pear varieties for poached pears because it can soften beautifully while still holding its shape. For a simple dessert, peel the pear, remove the core if preferred, then poach gently with water, sugar or honey, cinnamon, vanilla, citrus peel or other warm spices.

• Fresh chilled Conference pear slices
• Poached pears with cinnamon and vanilla
• Poached pears with chocolate sauce
• Baked Conference pears with honey
• Conference pear tart
• Pear and walnut salad
• Pear with blue cheese or soft cheese
• Pear with yogurt or oatmeal
• Pear smoothie
• After-meal fruit plate

Conference Pear Nutrition Note

Conference pear can be enjoyed fresh as part of a balanced diet. Like other pears, it naturally contains water, carbohydrates, fruit sugars, dietary fibre, vitamin C and potassium.

For customers checking conference pear calories, a general pear guide lists one medium pear at about 101 calories. Actual values can vary depending on fruit size, variety, ripeness and edible portion.

For conference pear benefits, it is best to describe the fruit simply as a hydrating fresh fruit with naturally occurring fibre and vitamins. It should not be treated as a medical food or used to claim disease prevention.

Storage and Handling Guide

If the Conference pear is still firm, keep it at cool room temperature until the neck gives slightly. Avoid direct sunlight and hot areas, as heat can cause the fruit to soften too quickly.

Once ripe, refrigerate the pear and enjoy it soon. Ripe pears are delicate, so handle gently and avoid placing heavy items on top.

• Ripen firm pears at cool room temperature
• Check ripeness near the neck
• Refrigerate once ripe
• Keep pears dry and away from strong odours
• Store cut pear covered in the refrigerator
• Discard if mouldy, heavily leaking or fermented-smelling

Why Buy Conference Pear from SKC Fruits?

SKC Fruits offers imported Conference pear fruit for customers who enjoy sweet, fragrant European pears with a tender texture when ripe. This pear is suitable for fresh eating, fruit platters, poached pears, desserts, salads and after-meal fruit.

As a real fruit shop in Singapore, SKC Fruits handles fresh fruits with practical fruit-selling experience. Our team checks the batch condition as carefully as possible before delivery, so customers can enjoy convenient fruit delivery with better confidence.