Fruit that have smooth skin and an enlarged fleshy area that surrounds the core. Examples of pomes are apples, pears, and kiwis.
Sometimes called “apple pears” because of their apple-like shape and pear-like taste, Asian pears are probably one of the first domesticated fruits. With hundreds of cultivars, varieties include Japanese, Korean (which tend to be round), and Chinese (slightly more elongated) pears. Asian pear skin is matte or textured, and its color ranges from green […]
What fruit has the vitamin C of an orange, the potassium of half a banana, and the fiber of a half-cup of bran flakes? Hint: It’s furry. Answer: Kiwi. Enjoy kiwis by peeling and slicing, or cut latitudinally and scoop out green (or yellow) flesh with a spoon.
A happy accident! Discovered in a pear orchard in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1986, Taylor’s Gold is thought to be a “sport” (a variety or strain resulting from another variety) of the Comice pear. Sweet and fragrant, with smooth, russeted skin and creamy, rich flesh.
You wouldn’t want to bite into the iridescent precious stone opal, but you would an Opal apple. Hailing from a cross of the Golden Delicious and Topaz apples, the Opal’s sweet-tangy and extra crunchy flesh is hidden behind a bright golden-yellow peel with the slightest hint of russeting near the stem.
A herald of winter in many regions is the persimmon. Where the rain or even sleet has begun, the bare persimmon tree, with its orange ornaments, makes a striking silhouette against the grey horizon. These fruits can stand a chill; as the old farmer saying goes, “Persimmons grow where mangos fear to tread.” The common […]
Love the satisfying crunch of an apple and the sweet juicy flesh of a pear? Then you’re going to fall head over heels for the unique Crunchy Gold apple-pear from California’s family-run Kingsburg Orchards! Crunchy Gold apple pears are a special type of Asian pear (aka Nashi)—they’re bright yellow with a smooth texture and thin […]
Pears with necks as lovely as Audrey Hepburn. Concordes combine the crispness of Conference pears and the juiciness of the Comice. A fairly new variety bred in England, these pears have a brilliant fruit feature—they resist oxidation! Because they are slow to turn brown after slicing they’re great to share with co-workers. If you miss […]
The Doyenne Du Comice was developed in France in the mid-1800s and is widely grown on the west coast. It can be recognized by its bulbous shape and dimple underneath. It has a green color when firm and turns light yellow as it ripens. When ripe, it will have a wonderfully smooth and juicy texture […]
Ripe Chojuro Asian pears are known for their delicious, butterscotch flavor. Asian pears are sometimes mistaken for apples because of their crispness and round shape.
Originally hailing from Iowa in the late 19th century, Red Delicious is the quintessential apple. The Bisbee is sweet, crisp & flavorful – perhaps the best Red Delicious.
The dear Bartlett pear was originated in Berkshire England by a schoolmaster named Stair. He sold his cuttings to a horticulturist called Williams, who gave this new pear his name. When the pear immigrated to the New World, a nurseryman called Bartlett laid claim to the fruit. So English folk may know this pear as […]
Symonym, cinn-man-ym. Cin-a-mon. Whew! Autumn Glory is a new apple from Washington which is a cross between Fuji and Golden Delicious with a hint of cinnamon. They are not GMO. Now can you say aluminum?
Aurora is a golden apple. Not the one the Greek huntress Atlanta raced Hippomenes for, this golden apple is much easier to find. Just look in your FruitGuys box!
Bosc pears are a distinguished pear variety—some might even say gentlemanly! They’re celebrated for their unique, elongated shape and rough, cinnamon-brown skin. Native to Europe, they can trace their roots back to the early 1800s in Belgium or France. They’re named after M. Bosc, a former director of the Paris Botanical Garden. What Is a […]
The 20th Century (or Nijisseiki) is an Asian pear discovered in 1898, Matsudo City, Japan. This green-yellow pear has become one of the most widely grown Asian apple pears in the world and has complex flavors that make eating it a real treat. It is wonderfully crisp and juicy with notes of vanilla and butterscotch […]
When Edina or Patsy, the characters from the BBC show AbFab, called anyone “sweetie,” it just meant trouble. In contrast, the Sweetie apple, a Gala/Braeburn cross, is nothing but sweet, wholesome goodness.
Developed at the famous Upstate New York Cornell Research Station, the Autumn Crisp lives up to its name—snap crackle pop—an extra crisp red apple. Also, slow to brown—so will hold up in salads.
Surprise! What is this? The pink swirl inside this heritage apple is no mistake. Jules Verne would plumb the world over for this pearl, but you need only look in your FruitGuys box for this gem.
Discovered in a Gala and Fuji orchard, assumed to be a cross of both of these celebrity apples. Sommerfeld apples are yellow with red striping. A California original.
The Rome Beauty apple is a true classic. Known for its deep red color and glossy finish, this apple isn’t just a treat for the eyes—it’s a versatile fruit that’s been a favorite for generations. Whether you’re baking a pie, preparing a sauce, or hunting for a snack, the Rome Beauty apple’s mild, sweet flavor […]
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