What Fruit Is In Season Now?
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- AppleFuji, Pink Lady, Braeburn
- PearBosc, Comice at their best
- Grape (late)Very sweet, all varieties
- Fig (late)Very soft and sweet
- PersimmonSoft = sweetest
- Pumpkin (early)For cooking
- Pomegranate (early)Juice-filled seeds
- QuinceFragrant
- Stone FruitQuality very poor
📅 Coming Into Season
When Are Pears in Season in your region?
Pears in your region: peak season runs February, September to December. Timing shifts with local climate and supply, so treat this as a guide — the seasonal tool below breaks it down month by month.
Australian Pear Varieties Guide
🍐 Packham
Mar–MayFlavour: Sweet, mild, juicy · Texture: Buttery when ripe
Best for: Eating fresh, poaching
🍐 Corella
Mar–AprFlavour: Very sweet, honeyed · Texture: Crisp then buttery
Best for: Fresh eating, cheese boards
🍐 Beurre Bosc
Flavour: Rich, nutty, sweet · Texture: Dense and buttery
Best for: Poaching, baking, tarts
🍐 Williams (Bartlett)
Mar–AprFlavour: Sweet, floral, juicy · Texture: Soft and smooth
Best for: Fresh eating, preserves
🍐 Josephine
Apr–MayFlavour: Mild, sweet · Texture: Firm
Best for: Salads, snacking
How to Ripen Pears at Home
Unlike most fruit, pears ripen from the inside out. The best way to test ripeness is the "neck test" — press gently near the stem. When it gives slightly, the pear is ripe throughout. A pear that yields only at the widest point is overripe.
- Counter ripening: Leave pears at room temperature in a bowl — 1–4 days depending on how firm they are.
- Speed up ripening: Place in a paper bag with a banana or apple — ethylene gas accelerates the process.
- Once ripe: Move to the fridge immediately and eat within 2–3 days.
- Never refrigerate unripe pears — cold temperatures stop the ripening enzyme and the pear will never fully ripen.
Pear Nutrition
One medium pear (178g) provides: 101 calories, 27g carbohydrates, 5.5g fibre (one of the highest of any fruit), vitamin C, potassium and folate. The skin contains most of the fibre and antioxidants — always eat pears unpeeled.