Their flesh is sweet and crisp. They are one of the few varieties of pears that DO change color as they ripen. The Forelle's red freckling, called “lenticles,” remains brilliantly visible, while an underlying green skin turns bright yellow. Like all pears, Forelles ripen at room temperature.

What do Forelle pears taste like?

Forelle is German for “trout” – the name stems from the pear's beautiful red blush over greenish yellow skin that is similar to the coloring of the rainbow trout. When ripe, the fruit texture is a little firmer than most other pears. This variety's flavor is extra sweet with distinct cinnamon spice tones.

What are the sweetest pears?

The Doyenne du Comice pear, commonly known as Comice, is considered to be one of the sweetest and juiciest pears. It has more of a silky smooth texture — less grainy, with a blush of red, and a slightly more rounded figure.