# Bosc Pears ![[Screenshot-20240417_162337_Shopify_1200x1200.webp]] Bosc pears are a cultivar of the European pear (_Pyrus communis_), known for their unique appearance and taste. They are characterized by: - **Appearance**: Medium to large size, oblong shape with a long, tapering neck, and a warm cinnamon-brown skin with russeting. - **Taste**: Sweet, juicy, and crunchy when ripe, with notes of woodsy spice. - **Texture**: Firm and dense flesh, ideal for baking, broiling, and poaching. - **Origin**: Believed to have originated in either France or Belgium, named after Louis Bosc, a French horticulturist. - **Seasonality**: Available from late September through April.