Apples are delightful, especially the crisp, cool Granny Smith. Pears are luscious and delicious and should be celebrated daily. But the Nashi, or Asian, pear is the perfect, mouthwatering fruit. Combine the crisp texture of a Granny Smith apple with a juicy ripe pear and you have the exquisite Nashi pear.
The Nashi pear, Sand Pear, Asian Pear or Apple Pear, is a species of pear native to eastern Asia. The word ‘Nashi’ in Japanese translates to ‘apple pear’ which explains my fascination and enjoyment of this fruit. The Nashi is a round and juicy pear that is shaped similarly to an apple, but with the speckled skin, grainy texture and flavor of a pear.
You can do anything with the Noshi pear that you can do with an apple. Bake it in a pie, make a pudding, eat it raw & enjoy the juices, there is even a Nashi Collins drink that looks appealing. If I’m not eating my Noshi raw, I like to use them for a new take on bruschetta.
Look out for the ‘ I Know It’s Crazy Nashi Asian Pear Buschetta Recipe’ post coming soon to a computer near you.
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hi i think your page could do with a little info on more about Nashi pears because people might do progects on Nashi pears (me)
I have started a Nashi pear tree from a seed. It is about 12″ tall now.I was wondering if i can put it out this Spring.
I live in the Texas Panhandle and it gets really cold here in the winter time with some snow, (sometimes alot of snow). I read where it needs to cross pollunate to bare fruit.
Can you please tell me what to do,and if it can be set outside here.
Thanks,
Jackie