History:
Native to the eastern Asia, specifically China, Korea, and Japan, Asian Pears are now grown throughout their native land as well as in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States.
Trivia:
- Asian Pears are the oldest known cultivated pear.
- Asian Pears contain enzymes that tenderize meat, which is why they are used in marinades.
Fall Fruit Salad with Asian Pears
Asian Pear and Tangerine Salad
Asian Pear Wine and Liquors by Subarashi Kudamono (means “wonderful fruit” in Japanese)
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