Asian Pears - anyone had one before

[LynneSin]

My local grocer was selling Asian Pears Buy1 get one free. Basically they're a pear but they're shaped like an Apple. They're dark redish-beige with light yellow freckles.

I've got one sitting on my desk and I'm always scared when trying new foods that I'll end up hating it. Anyone here a fan of Asian Pears?

[NYCGirl]

1. They're lovely. Tastes like a pear with the crunchiness of apples.

Very sweet and, when ripe, very juicy.

Edited to add: Especially good cold.

[MadAsHellNewYorker]

2. They really are delicious

definitely a cross between an apple and a pear. They taste somewhere in the middle. Crunchy like an apple, with a similar texture, but tastier like a pear...

[flamingyouth]

3. I love them - very tasty

But I love pears. :9

[progmom]

4. yummy yummy yummy

:D

[LynneSin]

6. I tried it but I didn't like it. I think the pear was too old

I have another one at home I'll juice tonight with my Carrots & beets

[progmom]

7. when they're ripe, i think they're really good on salad

i grill them a little first.

[MissB]

5. They are wonderful

My former neighbor had a tree with asian pears on them. I was always shooing people away from his front yard during the summer time - they'd always try to help themselves.

It is just like a crisp pear- wonderfully sweet but crunchy.