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Red Anjou pear
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 62 kcal —
- Protein 0.3 g 1%
- Carbohydrate 12 g 4%
- Fat 0.1 g 0%
- Fibre 3 g 11%
- Sugars 9.5 g —
- Sodium 1 mg 0%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 1 µg 0%
- Vitamin C 5.2 mg 6%
- Vitamin E 0.12 mg 1%
- Vitamin K 4.9 µg 4%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.01 mg 1%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.03 mg 2%
- Niacin (B3) 0.16 mg 1%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.05 mg 1%
- Vitamin B6 0.04 mg 2%
- Folate (B9) 7 µg 2%
- Choline 5.1 mg 1%
Minerals
- Calcium 11 mg 1%
- Iron 0.19 mg 1%
- Magnesium 7 mg 2%
- Phosphorus 13 mg 1%
- Potassium 123 mg 3%
- Zinc 0.13 mg 1%
- Copper 0.07 mg 8%
- Manganese 0.06 mg 2%
- Selenium 0.1 µg 0%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 62 | 0.3 g | 12 g | 0.1 g |
| 1 × small | 126 g | 78 | 0.4 g | 15 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × medium | 157 g | 97 | 0.5 g | 19 g | 0.2 g |
| 1 × large | 223 g | 138 | 0.7 g | 27 g | 0.3 g |
| 1 × cup, sliced | 140 g | 87 | 0.5 g | 17 g | 0.2 g |
| 2 × small | 252 g | 156 | 0.8 g | 30 g | 0.4 g |
| ½ × small | 63 g | 39 | 0.2 g | 7.5 g | 0.1 g |
| 3 × small | 378 g | 234 | 1.2 g | 45 g | 0.5 g |
| 4 × small | 504 g | 312 | 1.7 g | 60 g | 0.7 g |
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Questions about Red Anjou pear
How can you tell when a red Anjou pear is ripe?
Press gently near the stem: a ripe pear yields slightly there, while the rest stays fairly firm. Red Anjou pears do not change colour much as they ripen, so colour alone is not a reliable guide.
How should you store red Anjou pears?
Leave firm pears at room temperature until they yield slightly near the stem, then refrigerate them to slow further ripening. Keep ripe pears away from strong-smelling foods, as they can absorb odours.
Can you cook red Anjou pears?
Yes. Their firm flesh holds its shape in tarts, crumbles and savoury bakes; for a simple dessert, halve and core them, then bake cut-side up at 180°C until tender, about 25–35 minutes.
How do you stop cut red Anjou pear from going brown?
Brush the cut surfaces with lemon juice, or toss slices briefly in water with a squeeze of lemon. Keep them covered and chilled if you are not serving them straight away.
What goes well with red Anjou pears?
Pair their sweet, mild flavour with blue cheese, mature cheddar or walnuts for a salad or cheese board. They also work in a pear tart, or sliced into porridge with cinnamon.
Are red and green Anjou pears different?
They are colour forms of the same pear variety, with much the same mild flavour and firm texture. Green Anjou pears have 66 kcal per 100 g, compared with 62 kcal in red Anjou pears.
Can you use red Anjou pears instead of apples in a recipe?
Usually, yes: use them in tarts, crumbles or baked dishes where the fruit is cooked until tender. Pears are juicier than many apples, so avoid overfilling pastry and allow extra liquid to evaporate when making a filling.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 167777 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
