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"Good things often come in small packages." In the case of the diminutive Seckel,
this could not be more truthful. The smallest of all commercially grown pears, Seckels
are exceptionally sweet. So sweet in fact, that the bite-size morsels are sometimes
called "sugar pears."
Identifying a Seckel
Seckels are tiny pears, with a chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem. Their
skin is usually olive green, but frequently exhibits a dark maroon blush that
sometimes covers the entire surface of the pear.
Seasonality
Sweet Seckel pears are in season from September through February, and harvest
begins in the fall.
Culinary Uses
Because of their petite size, Seckels can easily be overshadowed by the larger
varieties. However, it's their size which makes them a perfect choice for certain uses:
Snack-sized Seckels added to lunch boxes or bags are appreciated, particularly by
children who love their sweet flavor.
Seckels are small enough to be canned whole. Jars of "baby-pear" Seckels are
charming as gifts.
As a plate garnish, a small half of a Seckel pear is as beautiful as it is tasty.
History
Seckels are believed by many to be the only truly American variety of pear grown
commercially. Unlike other varieties planted in the U.S. from European cultivars,
Seckels are thought to have originated as a wild seedling near Philadelphia. They
were discovered in the early 1800's. This may or may not be true, however. It is
possible that German immigrants travelling westward through the area dropped fruit
or left seeds behind.
this could not be more truthful. The smallest of all commercially grown pears, Seckels
are exceptionally sweet. So sweet in fact, that the bite-size morsels are sometimes
called "sugar pears."
Identifying a Seckel
Seckels are tiny pears, with a chubby, round body, small neck, and short stem. Their
skin is usually olive green, but frequently exhibits a dark maroon blush that
sometimes covers the entire surface of the pear.
Seasonality
Sweet Seckel pears are in season from September through February, and harvest
begins in the fall.
Culinary Uses
Because of their petite size, Seckels can easily be overshadowed by the larger
varieties. However, it's their size which makes them a perfect choice for certain uses:
Snack-sized Seckels added to lunch boxes or bags are appreciated, particularly by
children who love their sweet flavor.
Seckels are small enough to be canned whole. Jars of "baby-pear" Seckels are
charming as gifts.
As a plate garnish, a small half of a Seckel pear is as beautiful as it is tasty.
History
Seckels are believed by many to be the only truly American variety of pear grown
commercially. Unlike other varieties planted in the U.S. from European cultivars,
Seckels are thought to have originated as a wild seedling near Philadelphia. They
were discovered in the early 1800's. This may or may not be true, however. It is
possible that German immigrants travelling westward through the area dropped fruit
or left seeds behind.
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