{"product_id":"pears-bartlett-conventional-1lbs-bc","title":"Pears, Bartlett - Conventional (1lbs) - BC","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBC-Grown Bartlett Pears - 1lbs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy and beautifully fragrant when ripe, \u003cstrong\u003eBartlett pears are a classic BC late-summer fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e. They have smooth, tender flesh and that unmistakable pear flavour that becomes sweeter and more aromatic as they ripen. 1 lbs usually contains 2-3 medium pears.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartletts are wonderful for fresh eating, but they're also one of our favourite pears for cooking and preserving. Enjoy them sliced into lunches, baked into desserts, simmered into sauce or tucked away in jars to enjoy later in the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You’ll Love Them\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown in BC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSweet, juicy and aromatic when ripe\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoft, tender texture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for both fresh eating and preserving\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA classic late-summer and early-fall fruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEating fresh, lunchboxes, salads, oatmeal, yogurt, baking, poaching, pear sauce, chutney and canning. They're especially delicious sliced with a sharp cheese or added to a simple fall salad with greens, nuts and cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBartlett pears ripen best off the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e If yours arrive firm, leave them at room temperature until they're ready to eat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo check for ripeness, gently press near the \u003cstrong\u003eneck of the pear, right beside the stem\u003c\/strong\u003e. When it gives slightly to pressure, it's ready. Once ripe, move your pears to the refrigerator to slow further ripening and give yourself a few more days to enjoy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuild Your Basket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with local apples for easy lunchbox fruit, or add greens, cheese and nuts for a simple pear salad. For baking season, grab some apples too and combine the two in a crisp or crumble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to Know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon't wait for a Bartlett pear to become soft all over before eating it. \u003cstrong\u003ePears ripen from the inside out\u003c\/strong\u003e, so checking the neck gives you a much better indication of ripeness than squeezing the widest part of the fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBartletts also change as they ripen: green Bartlett pears gradually become more yellow as they soften and develop their characteristic sweetness and aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Stretch This\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave several pears ripen at once? Slice or chop them into oatmeal, muffins or a fruit crisp, simmer them into pear sauce, or poach them for dessert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor longer keeping, Bartlett pears are also excellent for \u003cstrong\u003ecanning and preserving\u003c\/strong\u003e—one of the reasons they've been such a beloved preserving pear for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBC Grown • Bartlett Pears\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rupee's Organic Orchard","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47131206516908,"sku":null,"price":1.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0635\/4950\/5708\/files\/IMG_15972.heic?v=1754853350","url":"https:\/\/naturedelivered.ca\/products\/pears-bartlett-conventional-1lbs-bc","provider":"Nature Delivered","version":"1.0","type":"link"}