Fresh Bartlett pears are sweet, bell-shaped fruits with a characteristically grainy texture and musky flesh. These medium to large pears are unique among pear varieties as they change color from green to yellow when ripe, making it easy to identify ripeness. When slightly soft to the touch, they are ready to eat. This 4 lb bag contains fresh Bartlett pears ideal for eating fresh, canning, baking, or cooking.

Bartlett pears are highly nutritious, providing excellent dietary fiber, vitamin C, folate, and potassium in every serving. A medium-sized pear contains less than 100 calories and is rich in polyphenol antioxidants that protect against oxidative damage. The fiber in pears supports digestive health by maintaining bowel regularity and is particularly rich in pectin, a soluble fiber that helps control cholesterol levels and supports immune function. Most of the vitamin C content is found in the skin, so pears are best eaten unpeeled.

These versatile pears are ideal for canning, poaching with ginger and star anise, making syrups and preserves, or flavoring muffins and quick breads. They pair beautifully with cheese, roasted squash, duck, and spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. To ripen, let sit at room temperature for a few days or place in a paper bag to expedite the process. Ripe Bartlett pears keep best in the refrigerator. Available from late summer throughout the fall, these pears come from trees that can produce for over one hundred years.