Description
🚚 The Fastest Delivery Time : 2-day delivery.
🐝 Supplier / Place Of Origin：A LA CARTE / Versailles, France
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🌱 About the Producer：
Mouneyrac
A fourth-generation French grower of apples, pears and other fruit - established 1928. We work with Serge and Jean-Louis Mouneyrac, the current leaders of the business. The quality of their apples and pears is second to none.
We select our suppliers for the love they put in their products,
seeking the best quality while respecting traditional production methods.
Most of them are family owned, of human size. We value the direct collaboration with them.
By buying directly at the source, we are proud to contribute to the local economy,
while ensuring that, ultimately, our clients get the most tasty and fresh products at the best prices.
All our farmers follow specific certifications minimizing the use of chemicals. From sustainable agriculture ‘’Agriculture Raisonnee’’ (AR) to Organic certified ‘’Agriculture Biologique’’ (AB), these guarantees that the fruits delivered to you a safe and healthy. On top of the tests done by our farmers, we also perform our own chemical test upon each arrival of the fruits.
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🛍 Product Information (Main) (English)：
Passe Crassane Pear is a prestigious heirloom French winter pear variety, originating from Rouen, Normandy, developed around 1845 by nurseryman Louis Boisbunel and first fruited in 1855. Known as one of the true winter pears, it is harvested mature in autumn (around November) and requires cold storage for several months to ripen fully, making it available from late winter through early spring (typically December to March/April). Medium to large in size, the pear has a round to bulbous, sometimes irregular or slightly lumpy shape, with greenish-yellow to marbled yellow skin, thin and smooth.
The stem is characteristically dipped in bright red wax to preserve moisture. The flesh is white to ivory, firm and crisp when under-ripe, becoming succulent, juicy, and slightly grainy when fully ripe. It offers a complex, aromatic profile—floral and fruity with sweet-tart, vinous notes and excellent balance. Highly prized for fresh eating, its melting texture and rich flavor also make it superb for cooking or desserts. A seasonal specialty, Passe Crassane is celebrated for its elegance and depth among pear enthusiasts.
Mouneyrac apples are a true symbol of quality and freshness, cultivated with care in orchards that benefit from ideal growing conditions. Known for their crisp texture, juiciness, and natural sweetness, these apples are carefully hand-picked at peak ripeness to ensure the best flavor.
Mouneyrac takes pride in sustainable farming practices and meticulous selection, offering only the finest varieties, such as Golden, Gala, and Fuji, each with its own unique balance of sweetness and acidity. Their exceptional taste makes them perfect for snacking, baking, or juicing, bringing a touch of premium quality to every bite.
🥗 Product Recipes (English)：
They are sweet, fine textured, and aromatic, and in addition to being eaten raw and cooked are especially suitable for creating sauces.
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