Cocomerina
Pear
Hailing from the Apennine mountains of Italy, this rare heirloom conceals a surprise beneath its traditional green skin: a vibrant watermelon-pink core. Offering a soft texture with light herbal and berry notes, it is a conversation-starting treat best enjoyed straight off the branch or preserved in artisan syrups.
Visual: Petite, traditional green pear skin concealing a reddish-pink core.
Taste Profile: Sweet, refreshing, and distinctly fruity, with soft herbal and berry notes.
Eating Fresh: Features an incredible reddish-pink core reminiscent of a watermelon, offering a soft, pleasantly fragrant bite.
Best Uses: Best enjoyed fresh straight off the tree to marvel at its unique interior colour, or preserved in artisan jellies and syrups.