Fruit From Washington - Green d'Anjou Pears

Green D'Anjou Pears

This mild flavored, almost spicy pear has skin a deep shade of green at harvest that becomes lighter, flecked with yellow when carefully ripened. A short necked pear, the D'Anjou has a classic ovoid shape and tender skin. Harvested in late fall, D'Anjous keep well in cold storage from October to June. This French winter dessert pear is wonderful served fresh in the company of a good, robust cheese and ruby port.