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Most Common European Pears

Variety	Characteristics	Peak Season
Anjou	autumn pear; oval shape with short neck; greenish-yellow skin; yellowish white flesh; buttery, sweet flavor	October to March
Bartlett	summer pear; yellow skin; white flesh; highly aromatic; sweet and juicy	late July to mid-September
Bosc	autumn pear; elongated shape; golden russet skin; white flesh; firm when ripe; buttery, sweet and juicy; good for poaching	October to March
Comice	autumn pear; large and round; thick yellowish-gold skin with red blush; white flesh; very soft when ripe; highly aromatic; buttery texture and great flavor	August to March
Seckel	autumn pear; tiny pear; range from dark green with dark red blush to mostly red; grainy texture and sweet flavor; often used for preserving	August to January
Red Anjou	autumn pear; smaller and firmer than the Anjou; red skin; white flesh; spicy and juicy	October to March
Red Bartlett	summer pear; bell-shaped; bright crimson skin; white flesh; similar flavor to yellow Bartlett	late July to mid-September