By the time their European origin was identified in 1828, the name "Bartlett" had already taken hold in the U.S. Bartlett pears thrive in regions with temperate climates, particularly in the U.S ...

Compared to European pears, Asian pears are round and crunchy, and are sometimes called "apple pears" because of this, but they're much sweeter. Keeping that balance of flavors is important ...