Xenia

Xenia pear, loose

The Xenia (also known as Nojabraskaja or Novembra) pear is a popular and versatile variety with many beneficial properties.

Here are some important facts and uses:

General characteristics

• Origin: Bred in Moldova by crossing the 'Bécsi diadal' (Vienna Triumph) and 'Nikolai Kruger' varieties
• Ripening time: late September - early October
• Fruit size: medium or large (300-400 g, some specimens up to 650-700 g)
• Appearance: slightly plump, ribbed, pear-shaped; its green base skin may show reddish-orange, bronze spotting
• Taste: harmoniously sweet-sour, pleasantly aromatic, fragrant

*The image is illustrative.

Usage methods

1. Fresh consumption: An excellent tasting, juicy fruit.
2. Kitchen processing:
   • Jam making (e.g., muscat or orange pear jam).
   • Compote.
   • Candied fruit.
   • Storage: Stores well, can be kept until April-May.
3. Baking and cooking:
   • Pear desserts (e.g., pear crumble, Tatin tart).
   • Baked pear stuffed with cheese.
   • Making hot sandwiches.
4. Salads: Making fresh fruit salads or winter fruit salads.
5. Drinks:
   • Ingredient for smoothies.
   • Making cocktails (e.g., Apearol Spritz)
6. Side dishes: Steamed alongside roasts, stuffed meats.
7. Dietary use: Due to its low calorie content (approximately 57 kcal/100g), it can be included in weight-loss diets.

The Xenia pear's versatility and excellent properties make it increasingly popular in Europe, and it is expected to play an important role in the pear market in the future.

Storage

At lower temperatures, the fruit can be damaged, while at higher temperatures, it ripens faster.
In the refrigerator:

• Store ripe pears in a paper bag in the refrigerator's vegetable drawer.
• This way, they can stay fresh for up to a week.

Other important information

• Pears ripen from the inside out, so timely harvesting is important.
• Allow unripe pears to ripen at room temperature before use.
• Regularly check the fruits during storage and use damaged ones immediately.

By choosing the right storage method and following the guidelines above, you can enjoy fresh, delicious pears for a long time.

Supplier

A.N. Boekel Handel B.V.
Netherlands

Distributor

Kifli.hu Shop Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság
1106 Budapest, Jászberényi út 45.

Product information

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