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The Instacart guide to Conference pears
About Conference pears
Thomas Francis Rivers developed the Conference pear at the Rivers Nursery in Sawbridgeworth, Hertfordshire, England, in the late 1800s. The Conference pear gained its name by winning first prize the National British Pear Conference held in London in 1885. The Conference pear grows in various conditions, thriving across Europe and the Americas on sunny plots with rich soil. Its resistance to scab and other diseases further aid the Conference pear's success.
A Conference pear has many similarities to the Bosc pear. It grows with a narrow, rounded base that tapers upward to a long, thin neck. It has thick, mottled green skin with light russeting caused by weather. When the Conference pear is ripe, it turns a pale yellow. Inside, the flesh has an ivory-cream color, soft texture, and sweetness that melts in your mouth.
Conference pears are an open-pollinated botanical belonging to the Rosaceae family, along with peaches, apricots, and apples. In Belgium, the Conference pear goes by the name Belgium pear because of its native parent, the Leon LeClerc de Laval pear. It is perhaps the most well-known pear in England. Its ability to be stored for long periods of time without spoiling has made it a valuable export.
How to select Conference pears
The Conference pear gets picked just before fully ripe and ripens best off the tree. Farmers will wait until a few pears fall off the tree before harvesting the rest over several weeks. Conference pears have thicker skin than most pears, giving them the unique ability to store longer than other varieties. Pears ripen from the inside out, so it can be difficult to judge ripeness.
It would be best to choose Conference pears that give lightly with a gentle squeeze near the stem and are free from blemishes and bruising. When the Conference pear turns a pale yellow, it is ready for eating. Excessive bruising or a squishy feel indicates overripeness, and you should choose another pear. If your grocer sells them by the bag, be sure to inspect all the pears.
How to store Conference pears
It's okay to buy pears that aren't fully ripe. Letting them sit at room temperature will allow them to continue ripening over several days, and they will last several weeks without refrigeration. In your refrigerator or other cold storage units, the Conference pear can last months. A Conference pear picked in the fall can be kept in your refrigerator until January and still be crisp and juicy.
Once sliced, the Conference pear will begin to brown within the hour. You can rub the pear with lemon juice to keep the pear from browning. You can slice and freeze the Conference pear for up to six months in a vacuum-sealed bag. Canning the Conference pear is another way to preserve it for extended periods.
You can save time shopping for Conference pears by using the Instacart app. All you need to do is add the number of pears to your cart and check out. After checkout, an Instacart shopper will prepare your order. Your Conference pears can be ready for in-store pick-up in as little as 2 hours! In some cases, your order may qualify for same-day home delivery!
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FAQs about Conference pears
Yes, Conference pears are rich in vitamins and minerals and are high in fiber, making them a great snack or cooking ingredient as part of a healthy diet. A medium pear has around 6 grams of fiber. The soluble fiber feeds the good bacteria in your system, which promotes good gut health and regularity. Fiber also slows down digestion, allowing the body to absorb sugars slower, reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes. Pears are rich in antioxidants linked to preventing certain types of cancer and promoting good heart and blood vessel health.
Conference pears are a good source of vitamin C, which has many health benefits, including anti-inflammatory properties. Pears also contain quercetin, a compound known for lowering blood pressure and reducing heart disease.
When snacking on a pear, all you need to do is wash it before eating it. If you keep your pears in the refrigerator, you should let them stand at room temperature for up to one hour for the best flavor. You can slice the conference pear thin and top your favorite salad with it or dip the slices in chocolate and enjoy them like strawberries.
Pears also make excellent jam or jelly, or you can make a compote by cooking them in simple syrup for use as a sweet topping on your favorite dessert. You can also make them into a crumble like apples and peaches. However you choose to enjoy them, Conference pears are delicious.