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Originally Posted by Dean W.
What do they taste like? A pear or an apple? Something in between? Never remember tasting or seeing one before. I need to look at your website again, Richard, you always have odd fruits- that I'm unfamiliar w/.  |
The texture is like a firm pear. There are three main cultivars: Smyrna, Orange, and Pineapple. They are all less sweet than a pear and more acidic. The Smyrna has overtones of a white wine. Eaten alone it is an acquired taste. Otherwise, it is a wonderful compliment to many prepared foods including salads, casseroles, cobblers and scones, and of course on vanilla ice cream.