My preferred varieties are the red-green types such as Bartlett and Comice, though the classic Conference has its merits. |
The Anjou, the Comice, and the tiny Forelle are better appreciated fresh. |
This one was a doyenne du Comice, the most delicious kind of all. |
Bartletts should be in markets this week, with Bosc and Comice pears coming soon. |
Another up-and-coming variety is Concorde, which was developed in England and is a cross between a Conference and Comice pear. |
But the Bosc, Comice, and green and red Anjou don't change color when ripe. |