Word of the Day
ANJOU (AN-zhoo)
A green-skinned pear and firm smooth flesh.
Common clues: Pear variety; Juicy pear; Type of pear
Crossword puzzle frequency: once a year
Frequency in English language: 23658 / 86800
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Green Anjou
— Available October through
June
Firm and green, even when ripe; this large, thin-skinned
yellowish-green pear is best eaten fresh. When slightly
under-ripe, it can be baked or poached, but once it ripens, its
sweet, mellow flavor and abundant juice make it an excellent
choice for salads and snacks.
Red Anjou
— Available October through
May
Much the same flavor, use and texture as the green Anjou.
Red Anjous (generally dark, maroon red in color) show little to no
change in color as they ripen, which is another characteristic
shared with their Green Anjou counterparts. Red Anjous are
recognizable for their near egg-shaped appearance.
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