Forelle Pear

The Forelle pear is easily recognised by its petite, symmetrical, bell-shaped form and the striking yellowish-green, freckled, smooth skin, which turns into beautiful red freckles (lenticels) when ripening. The flesh is dense, coarse, moist and cream-coloured with a central core containing a few black-brown, teardrop-shaped seeds. When ripe, these pears are crunchy and taste sweet and zesty a hint of cinnamon.

STORAGE

Unlike other fruits, pears ripen from the inside out. So if they are mushy on the outside, the inner flesh may be overripe and mealy. They will keep for 2-4 days if kept at room temperature and a couple of weeks if it is kept in the fridge.

FUN FACTS & TIPS

Due to their small size, Forelles are not usually the best choice for most recipes. They are most often eaten fresh as a snack. Forelle pears go well with semi-sweet and dark chocolate, aged cheeses such as Gorgonzola, goat, Camembert, Gouda and Manchego, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla, cinnamon, Greek yoghurt, chicken, pork belly, prosciutto, prawns, crab, mango, apples, figs, tomatoes, watercress, mint, parsley, lemon, walnuts, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, paprika and bulgur.

NUTRITION & HEALTH BENEFITS

• Improve digestive health
• Has anti-inflammatory effects
• Has anti-cancer properties
• Reduces the risk of diabetes
• Potential to improve heart health
• Reduces the risk of stroke

Rich in potassium, calcium, vitamin C, fibre, folate, vitamin c, copper, and potassium


Common Names: Rainbow Trout, Pyrus Communis, Pachycereus Pringlei, Dessert Pear, Forelle Pear, Forellenbirne, Pear, Cardon, Mexican Giant Cardon, Elephant Cactus, Rosaceae family, European Pear, 南非小蜜糖耙