Fragrant Pear
Peek…
a…
boo!
Its official name is the Fragrant pear, but I like to call it the Peekaboo pear. Crisp, juicy, and subtly sweet, the Fragrant pear fits easily into the palm of my hand (and is smaller than several varieties of pear commonly found in American supermarkets, like the Bartlett). I find it elegant in appearance, and delicate in smell as well. (If the Fragrant pear’s scent was bottled as a perfume, it’d be one you’d want to keep sniffing instead of washing off at the first opportunity.)
I ate a Fragrant pear a few weeks ago (not the one pictured) that was one of the best pieces of fruit I’ve ever eaten. I’m about to repeat myself, but that pear was crisp and juicy, and delicately sweet in taste and smell, and something more. A lot more.
Hi Cindy,
I just clicked on your site from Pioneer Woman. I think I am going to be reading this blog regularly. My money situation is so tight that I am not inclined to experiment with the unknown at the Asian market. After reading your description of the fragrant pear, I am ready to dash out and pick up a few. Thank you! Are you Asian?
Tigerlille: Thanks for your comment (don’t you just love PW?). Yes, I am Asian and live in the United States. I’m glad to post Asian items on this site that are new to some people—that’s my goal, along with showing familiar products. I hope you find some good Fragrant pears. I’ve eaten one that was super delicious, as I mentioned, and had others that weren’t quite as yummy. But they’re generally pretty good.
- Cindy