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Bartlett pears are one of the juiciest pears you can get. It has a classic pear shape and flavor with a buttery texture. Bartlett pears are great for snacking, but they are also excellent in many other ways, such as a pear sauce. These pears are also a great choice for canning since they hold their shape, even when preserved.

In North America, the pear we call the Bartlett pear is called the Williams in other areas of the world. It was originally discovered in England and didn't arrive in the United States in 1799. A farmer in Roxbury, Massachusetts, planted the first tree but didn't have a name for them. Years later, Enoch Bartlett acquired the estate with the pear trees, and since he didn't know what they were, he started calling them Bartlett pears. 

Bartlett pears have many vitamins and minerals, including fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and iron. They are a healthy addition to your diet because of the high fiber count, and they also have anti-inflammatory properties because of the flavonoid antioxidants. Flavonoids can help fight inflammation and help decrease the risk of certain diseases such as cancer and diabetes.

Bartletts are a common canning pear, and they work well in a variety of processing from preserves, syrups, chutneys. Find Bartlett pears using the Instacart app and enjoy the convenience of having them delivered right to your door!

The best way to determine if a Bartlett pear is ripe is by applying some pressure to the neck with your thumb. If the pear gives in just a bit to the pressure, it is ripe and ready to eat. You can also determine how ripe the pear is by looking at the color of the peel. It changes from green to yellow as it ripens. If it is very green, then it is probably still crunchy and tart on the inside. It's edible when green, but if you prefer a softer flesh, you can purchase when green and then put it out at room temperature and let it ripen. As it ripens, it will become softer and sweeter.

Bartlett pears are usually picked before they ripen on the tree because they become soft and bruise easily after they become ripe. When harvested as soon as they reach maturity, but before becoming ripe, then they will slowly ripen at room temperature. This is why you often see hard green pears at the store. 

Bartlett pears are delicious sliced and put on top of a salad. You can also use raw sliced pears on a cheeseboard. To keep them from turning brown, brush the cut surface with a mixture of water and lemon juice.

During the holidays, poached pears are a festive addition to any meal. Bartlett pears are also delicious in pies, or you can use them to make a cranberry-pear crisp for a delicious alternative to apple crisp. 

Ripe Bartlett pears are perfect for making pear jam or pear butter. Pear butter is similar to traditional apple butter but uses star anise, ginger, cardamom, and nutmeg for flavor.