Rocha Pear Delivery or Pickup

Finding Rocha pears for specialty cakes, poached pears, jam, or Mascarpone may seem challenging, but they always hold a place at the table for nice dinners, family gatherings, and reunions in the summer. Instacart's grocers offer many types of pears for customers, including the Rocha pear and other enjoyable fresh fruits and produce. Visit the Instacart website to pick out your selection of Rocha pears!

Pear is a lovely fruit to add to a meal, whether Anjou, Bartlett, Bosc, or Rocha pears. However, one type of pear with a long shelf life, from Portugal, is the Rocha pear. Rocha pears are grown from late summer through spring. Rocha pears are yellow and green and a tasty, healthy treat. One medium-sized pear contains only about 100 calories and 10%of the recommended daily value of vitamin C. Perfect for an on-the-go snack, Rocha pears can be eaten fresh and taste great when paired with a Charcuterie board, added to a smoothie, or poached in wine – the traditional Portuguese approach. Pears are also great options when adding to your regular Instacart order for salads, soups, or casseroles!

When determining if a Rocha pear is ripe, you'll note it changes from the green or pale lime shade to a yellow hue, where it will be most sweet, soft, and juicy. Sometimes a pink shade can occur due to sun exposure. The more green a Rocha pear is, the crispier it will be. The harvest begins in August and lasts until mid-to-late September, as this is when the pears are most ripe and ready to be eaten. It's always good to check the pear's form for perfect crispness, flavor, sweetness, and texture. Thankfully, you can order your Rocha pears and a selection of fresh or frozen fruit through Instacart!

Rocha pears maintain their flavor and taste when stored properly for up to eight months. The skin, when ripe, appears to have speckled, smooth markings on it, similar to a russet potato. One reason Rocha pears are so popular is because of their unusually long shelf life. With proper refrigeration, these pears, picked in August and September, are actually still in the marketplace in May. Usually, you can find the Rocha pears throughout the year. Simply let your Instacart shopper know to look for the green, pale yellowish-lime hue when shopping, so you can confirm the type of pear you get!

Using Rocha pears allows home cooking and professional chefs the chance to indulge in pear flavors year-round due to their long shelf life and durability. Rocha pears make a great addition to the fresh produce and fruit rotation for families and fit great as a nutritious choice in a lunch box for kids or a side at the dinner table.

Instacart shoppers will help you, your family, and friends by not only getting your fresh produce, vegetables, and meal prep lunch kits ready, but also preparing you for your long-term health goals with Rocha pears. Ask your Instacart shopper to also acquire the new lunch box, serving tray, kitchen utensils, or any other necessities for the week. As you pick out your fresh, healthy meals, let the Instacart shopper do the work. Whether going organic or simply increasing your fiber and vitamin C, Instacart has you covered. Enjoy cooking nearly all year with your pears and share your flavorful recipes and Instacart conveniences with your friends.