R39.00
Enjoy the delicious taste and nutritional benefits of our fresh South African pears, available in convenient 2kg packs. Pears are a popular fruit in South Africa, prized for their juicy, sweet flesh, aromatic flavour, and versatility.
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: Includes well-known cultivars such as:
: The most widely grown pear in South Africa (about 33% of production), known for its large, greenish-yellow fruit with juicy, melting flesh and good storage life.
: A smaller, attractive pear with green skin blushed with red, sweet and crisp, harvested from late February to March.
: Juicy, sweet with a touch of acidity, skin changes from light green to golden yellow on ripening.
: Large, elongated pear with yellow skin and highly aromatic, sweet, melting flesh.
: Such as Cheeky® and Rosemarie, gaining popularity for their attractive red blush and excellent flavour.
: Primarily produced in the Western Cape regions like Ceres Valley and Langkloof, benefiting from temperate climate conditions ideal for pear cultivation.
: Pears are rich in dietary fibre, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that support digestion, heart health, and immunity.
: Perfect for fresh snacking, salads, baking, cooking, juicing, and canning.
: Harvested mainly from January to April depending on variety, with year-round availability through cold storage.
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Enjoy fresh as a healthy snack.
Slice into salads for sweetness and crunch.
Bake into tarts, pies, or muffins.
Juice or blend into smoothies.
Use in savoury dishes for a sweet contrast.
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Store pears at room temperature to ripen, then refrigerate to extend shelf life. Use within 1-2 weeks for best flavour and texture.
