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Pyrus communis var. americana ?Alternative name:
American wild pear
Pyrus communis var. americana

July: Fruits continue to grow and ripen.

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Raw can be unpalatable. Used in North American indigenous traditions for beverages and medicines. Considered beneficial for digestion and health strengthening.

Medium-sized tree with thorny branches. Medium-sized fruits, yellow-green with blush.

Grows in wild forests and forest edges of North America Fruits are harvested in late autumn when soft and sweet

Best picked after first frosts to improve flavor. Harvest carefully due to thorny branches.

Fruits have firm flesh and astringent taste, require cooking. Suitable for jams, compotes, and juice. Used in jams after heat treatment.

Fruit: Firm flesh with sweet and sour taste
Skin: Smooth, yellowish-green with blush

Wild Pear Jam (Boiling)
Sweet with mild astringency

1. Peel and slice fruits.
2. Boil with sugar until thickened.
3. Pour into sterilized jars.

Wild Pear Compote (Boiling)
Refreshing drink

1. Cut fruits and add water.
2. Add sugar and boil for 20 minutes.
3. Cool and serve.

Wild Pear Puree (Boiling and mashing)
Suitable for desserts and baking

1. Boil fruits until soft.
2. Mash into puree.
3. Use as filling or dessert.

Baked Wild Pear with Cinnamon (Baking)
Fragrant dessert with spices

1. Halve pears and remove core.
2. Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
3. Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes.