Bartlett Pears 1-Pound Organic

Bartlett Pears 1-Pound Organic
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Sold by the Pound. *This product is sourced from a no spray/no pesticides farm.

Background and Usage: Pears are delicious eaten raw, baked or cooked. Bartlett Pears are harvested in late August to early September and usually remain available through December to January or February. Pears are a unique fruit, in that if allowed to ripen on-tree, natural deposits of lignin and cellulose will develop in the flesh, causing a "gritty" texture. Because Northwest grown pears are allowed to ripen after harvest, you can expect a smoother texture with sweeter flavor. It can be eaten fresh, ripe or canned and in deserts. Pears are often a great substitute for Apples in baking. They are also great additions to fruit baskets for gifting. 

Nutrition information: They are an excellent source of fiber and have vitamin C for only 100 calories per serving. They are also sodium free, fat free, and cholesterol free. That’s a lot of nutrition n one sweet and juicy package. 

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