What Are Harry And David Pears?

The Royal Riviera^® Pear is the fruit that took Harry & David around the globe and sent to peoples’ homes as a delicious way to celebrate every occasion. Now, when people ask “What kind of pear is a Royal Riviera^® Pear?” they immediately think of the best pear that can be found anywhere.

What’s special about Harry and David pears?

These pears are sun-kissed with flawless skin and exceptional size. And every box has one wrapped in gold. The tradition of wrapping pears in gold started back in 1934.

Why is there a gold pear in Harry and David?

The Pear wrapped in gold foil is intended to be a special gift or enjoyed for yourself. It is a Harry and David tradition!

How Long Will Harry and David pears last?

Harry and David are two different types of fruit, but they both last for the same amount of time. Know your pears since not all pears mature at the same rate. Comice or Bosc Pears should be refrigerated for two to six weeks, whereas Bartlett Pears should be chilled for two to three days at 30°F.

What kind of pear is a Royal Riviera?

Harry & David’s so-called “Royal Riviera” pears are actually a variety called Doyenne du Comice. Comice, as they’re more typically referred to, are widely considered to be one of the best-tasting pear varieties.

What can I do with Harry and David pears?

Royal Riviera Pears and Harry & David Chardonnay are a perfect pair. This tasty poached pear salad recipe features both to create a sweet and savory dish. This Easy Baked Pears with Puff Pastry recipe uses a Royal Riviera pear wrapped in flaky puff pastry dough, making a delightful pear dessert.

What kind of pears does Harry and David send?

The Royal Riviera^® Pear is the fruit that took Harry & David around the globe and sent to peoples’ homes as a delicious way to celebrate every occasion. Now, when people ask “What kind of pear is a Royal Riviera^® Pear?” they immediately think of the best pear that can be found anywhere.

What does a golden pear symbolize?

It also bestows wisdom and health. In some Christian contexts, the pear symbolizes the Virgin and Child, likely because of its sweetness. In the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston, the pear tree symbolizes inner peace. The pear is a symbol of affection in many cultures.

What is the best tasting pear?

Bartlett (or Williams) Pear: This is the perfect choice when you want a really, really juicy pear. Both red and green Bartletts are also among the sweetest pears you’ll find. Bosc Pear: These pears are wonderfully crisp, with a delicate sweet flavor that resembles the stereotypical pear taste perfectly.

What is the sweetest type of pear?

Comice Comice pears
Comice. Comice pears were originally cultivated in France. They’re known as the sweetest pear variety, and are often the variety shipped in gift boxes. Because of this, they’re sometimes given the nickname “the Christmas pear.” Comice pears have light green skin with a blush of pinkish red.

Should I refrigerate pears from Harry and David?

If you’re not quite ready to enjoy your pears, you can easily slow down the ripening process by storing them in the refrigerator. Yes, it’s that simple.

How do you tell if Harry and David pears are ripe?

Press your thumb on the stem-end of the pear. If it yields to pressure, it’s ready to eat.

Should pears be refrigerated?

Proper pear storage is vital for extending the fruit’s shelf life. Once harvested, fresh pears can be kept in the refrigerator or another cold storage area like a cellar to continue ripening. Simply place the whole pears in a perforated plastic bag or a paper bag and place them in your refrigerator’s crisper drawer.

What is the juiciest pear?

Bartletts* are the juiciest pears when eaten raw. They can make a real mess but are so delicious when ripe and juicy, it’s worth the drip marks on your shirt. Since Barletts are so juicy, they lose their shape when cooked.

Where are Harry and David pears grown?

A lot of love and attention
The pears were introduced to Southern Oregon in 1897 and thrived — if not more — in the environment that was similar to their home in France. Harry & David is one of the world’s largest producers of Comice pears grown across 19 orchards.

What’s the difference between Anjou and Bartlett pears?

D’Anjou has a firmer texture than Bartlett and won’t change color as it ripens (so you have to check the neck). Once it’s ripe and ready, it’s hard to beat the juicy, sweet and citrus-like flavor of a d’Anjou.

What do I do with a box of pears?

Can them.

1. Can them. Canned pears are simple and delicious.
2. If you are not into canning them as is, try making/canning pear butter.
3. Pear Vanilla Jam makes great gifts.
4. Make Pear and Ginger Applesauce and then freeze it.
5. Whip up and can a batch of Cranberry Cinnamon Pear Sauce for Thanksgiving dinner this year.

Why are pears associated with Christmas?

And in popular culture, the pear tree was immortalized alongside a partridge in the 18th-century Christmas carol, The Twelve Days of Christmas. Early colonists brought the first pear trees to America’s eastern settlements where they thrived until crop blights proved too severe to sustain widespread cultivation.

Can I reuse pear poaching liquid?

Notes: The poaching liquid can be kept, discarded, or used to store the poached pears. Try reusing the liquid for poaching other pears or as a simple syrup in cocktails, etc.

Are Royal Riviera and Royal Verano pears the same?

Grown in soil and climates that are perfect complements to Southern Oregon’s, where we grow our Royal Riviera® Pears, Royal Verano Pears are large, saturated with juice and smooth as butter. Expertly grown and tended, these exquisite and extraordinary pears make wonderful gifts, and each one is picked by hand.

Why do pears come wrapped in paper?

Storing and Ripening Pears. The best way to ripen pears in your kitchen is to wrap each pear in tissue or old newspaper and place it in a cardboard box or brown paper bag—not plastic. This increases the concentration of ripening ethylene gases that pears naturally emit.