Description
Discover the delightful taste of Organic Williams Pears – 500g, also known as Williams Bon Chrétien or Bartlett pears. These pears feature a vibrant green skin that turns pale green when ripe, signaling their juicy sweetness. Enjoy them fresh when perfectly ripe, or use them for cooking while they are still firm to create an exquisite flavor experience.
Culinary Uses
Organic Williams pears are incredibly versatile, making them an excellent choice for various culinary creations:
- Fresh Snack: These pears taste delicious when eaten fresh. Their juicy, sweet flavor makes them an excellent snack option, perfect for any time of the day.
- Salads: Add sliced Williams pears to your salads for a refreshing twist. Their sweet flavor pairs wonderfully with mixed greens, nuts, and cheese, enhancing your salads with delicious contrasts.
- Baking: Incorporate diced pears into muffins, cakes, or tarts for a fruity addition that elevates your baked goods and fills your kitchen with a delightful aroma.
- Cooking: Use firm Williams pears in savory dishes. Sauté them with onions and serve alongside roasted meats, or mix them into grain salads for added texture and sweetness.
- Desserts: Poach pears in red wine or sugar syrup for a sophisticated dessert. Serve them warm with a scoop of ice cream or crème fraîche for an elegant treat.
- Smoothies: Blend these pears into smoothies for added fiber and natural sweetness, creating a creamy, nutritious beverage to kickstart your day.
How to Store
- Firm Pears: Store them in a fruit bowl to ripen to your preference.
- Ripe Pears: Keep them in the fridge and consume within 1-2 days for optimal freshness.
Where It’s Grown
Our handpicked Organic Williams pears come from 100% Australian farms, thriving in the colder climate regions of Australia. Most of the country’s pears grow in the Goulburn Valley, known for its fertile soil and ideal growing conditions.
Health Benefits
Pears are high in fiber, supporting a healthy gut, and they serve as a good source of folate. Enjoy the goodness of pears as part of a healthy, balanced diet.
Based on one medium pear (150g).
Nutritional Value (per 100g):
- Energy: 235 kJ – 56 kcal
- Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g (of which sugars: 10 g)
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 0.4 g
- Salt: 0 g