Poire de Livre is intended for traditional cooking, and there is little point expecting anything else from it. Its exceptionally large fruit remains hard and coarse when raw but withstands prolonged cooking beautifully, becoming tender and sweet. Excellent storage makes it possible to cook pears well into winter. We would choose it for poaching, thick compotes and slowly simmered desserts.
Poire de Livre
Price range: 26,50 € through 59,75 €
Poire de Livre is an ancient culinary pear from the north of France.
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Poire de Livre is an ancient culinary pear from northern France. It is thought to have been in use since the early 17th century, and is so-named because of of its large fruits, which can weigh as much as one “livre” (pound in English).
The pears are picked in mid-October and have a dense hard flesh which is not palatable for eating fresh. They are normally peeled and then slowly poached or stewed. The pears can also be kept for several months in a fridge.
Poire de Livre is a good choice if you are looking for pears that can be used for traditional cookery.
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For reliable fruit set, plant at least one variety with a compatible flowering period nearby. Flowering period: 6 - very late.
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