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Also called Apple Pears. There are many varieties of this pear grown in Japan. Also cultivated in California and Chile. They're sweet, crunchy to the bite and amazingly juicy. [www.QinSen.com]
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Unlike the pears we're used to, ripe Asian Pears are firm to the touch. [www.QinSen.com]
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Keep in the refrigerator up to 1 week. [www.QinSen.com]

Uses & Preparation:

Eat out of hand.
Use in salads.
To prevent discoloration with cut fruit, dip in a mixture of water and lemon juice.

Availability:
Almost year-round with a skip from mid-July through August.