Pears

Harvest season

Pears are usually harvested between August and October. They are ripe when they come off the tree easily.

How to use pears

There are many ways to enjoy pears:

• Eat them fresh
• Dry pear slices
• Make pear compote (see recipe below)
• Use them in baking
• Try pear pizza (see recipe below)
  
  

Health benefits

Pears contain vitamins, minerals and plenty of water. They are rich in fibre, which supports digestion and gut health.

History and fun facts

The pear (Pyrus communis) has been cultivated in Europe for a long time but has never become as common in Sweden as the apple. This is because pear trees require warmer conditions and are more sensitive.

In Sweden, pear trees thrive best in the southern parts of the country. They can sometimes be found growing wild, but these are usually trees that originated from cultivated varieties.

Historically, pears were considered a luxury fruit. This was partly because they were more difficult to grow and partly because they cannot be stored for as long as apples.

Pears have been used in many ways throughout history. They have been eaten fresh, dried or cooked.

Find the pear trees

View our map showing all fruit trees in our housing areas. You can filter the map by different types of fruit.

Pear trees can be found at Dammhagen and Kämnärsrätten.

Recipes with pears