Comice pear

Comice comes in diverse sizes, but their morphology is distinct among species, with a rotund body and a fairly short, well-defined neck. They are often green in color, with a crimson flush covering tiny to large sections of the skin's surface. Some younger strains, on the other hand, are nearly totally red in hue. The succulent Comice may grow to be quite enormous, and the jumbo-sized beauties are sometimes found in gift boxes. Although pears, in general, are associated with the winter holidays, Comice has achieved special distinction as the "Christmas Pear". They are frequently the center of attention in holiday gift baskets and boxes purchased in grocery stores that produce aisles.

The sweet buttery flesh of Comice pairs perfectly with cheese, especially soft ripening cheeses like Brie, Camembert, or any of the blues. Comice's remarkable juiciness, which paradoxically makes them a poor candidate for any operation that requires heating, is what gets them such high praise for eating freshly sliced. Ripen a Comice pear, then cut it into sections and serve with your favorite cheese. Comice fans are familiar with this mix; others have yet to learn what they've been missing! Allow your taste buds to lead you!