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Taylor's Gold Pears for Delivery or Pickup
The Instacart guide to Taylor's Gold pear products
About Taylor's Gold pears
Taylor's Gold pears are a relative of the Comice pear. Taylor's Gold pear hails from New Zealand. Some believe it is a cross between a Comice and Bosc. The variety was first discovered in Nelson, New Zealand, in 1986 when Michael King-Turner found them in a Riwaka orchard. This pear made its way to the United States in 1998 and was originally grown in Washington state. This type of pear tree thrives in coastal parts of the Pacific Northwest.
This plump rounded pear is typically medium to large in size with a very short neck. It has rich golden-brown skin and creamy white flesh. This pear is very sweet and flavorful. The delicate flesh softens as the pear ripens and is ready to be eaten. This makes it easy to bite into the fresh fruit and enjoy its juicy flavor with little to no preparation.
How to pick out Taylor's Gold pears
Taylor's Gold pears are available in fall and winter. They're typically harvested between September and December, so this is the best time to shop for this type of pear.
When you're shopping for a pear, you should gently squeeze the fruit to make sure it's not too soft. Pears ripen from the core out, so you should be especially mindful of softness around the stem. If the pear is getting soft around this point, it may soon be past the peak ripeness.
You can leave notes for your Instacart shopper to let them know how ripe you'd like your Taylor's Gold pears to be! If you're planning to eat the pears immediately, you will want them fully ripe. However, if you plan to keep the pears for a few days, a harder fruit is preferable.
How to use Taylor's Gold pears
The soft flesh of Taylor's Gold pears makes them excellent for snacking. You can easily sink your teeth right into this pear and enjoy it on its own as a snack. If you're looking to stock up on simple snacks, this fresh-eating pear is a great choice. Taylor's Gold pears go well with blue cheese or gorgonzola if you're putting together a snack platter.
Ripe Taylor's Gold pears work in baked goods, but you should use them early if you're planning on baking with them, so they don't become too soft.
You can also make preserves or jams from Taylor's Gold pears to make these pears last longer. This is a great strategy if you have more pears than you can use before they spoil. However, Instacart makes it easy to order just what you need and get same-day delivery of any fruit that you're craving! This convenience can help you avoid food waste since you don't have to stock up during infrequent trips to the store when you have the time to run errands. Your Instacart shopper can run these errands for you at any time.
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FAQs about Taylor's Gold pears
Unlike some other types of fruit, pears will continue to ripen after they've been picked, so you can purchase pears that are hard and underripe for future use.
If you're not ready to eat your pears, you can slow the ripening process by storing them in the fridge. A fully ripe pear will last for about five days in the refrigerator. If the pear isn't yet ripe, keeping it in the fridge will give you extra time on top of this.
Once you slice into pears, they tend to start browning. You can keep sliced pears from browning too quickly by placing them fruit-side down so air cannot reach the flesh. Lemon juice will also stop browning by interacting with the enzymes that make the pears discolored.
You can substitute Comice pears or Bosc pears for Taylor's Gold pears. These varieties are relatively similar in taste and texture. Comice pears are better suited to fresh eating. They pair well with cheeses but are also delicious when enjoyed alone.
Bosc pears are a better substitute for Taylor's Gold pears if you plan to cook with them. Bosc pears are firmer and denser than Comice varieties, so they work best in baked goods. You can bring out the flavor in Bosc pears with nutmeg, clove, and cinnamon.
You can purchase a wide variety of pears through Instacart. Log into your account online or via the Instacart app to see what's available at the participating stores in your area. Your Instacart shopper can pick up your produce for you and prepare it for store pickup or same-day home delivery, so you don't have to hassle with a trip to the store!