Green Anjou pear

Anjou pears share several characteristics with their Bartlett counterparts. Anjou comes in red and green variants, and as USA Pears points out, they also go by more than one name: d'anjou. Because the word Anjou refers to a region in France, these egg-shaped pears were known as Beurré d' Anjou as they traveled throughout the world.

Of course, anyone who consumes fruit on a daily basis will tell you that timing is crucial. In other words, if you're going to bite into a tasty piece of fruit, make sure it's neither underripe nor overripe. Otherwise, both the flavor and texture may be compromised. According to USA Pears, unlike other fruits that change color as they ripen, green Anjou pears vary very little in look as they ripen. Fortunately, there's a quick way to prevent eating a green Anjou pear too soon or too late. Simply push the top of the pear (the portion with the stem) until it yields slightly, and you'll have a wonderful and ripe green Anjou.

Anjou pears are deliciously fresh and as a component in a variety of dishes since they are both juicy and thick. Anjou pears, for example, maybe poached or baked and are especially wonderful when grilled or roasted.