Packham Pears

Frances Argiro

Jan 6, 2026

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I just love these. great price at the moment. still good quality not to soft and tasty.

Cliff Ferrer

Jan 4, 2026

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Packham pears receive generally positive feedback for their juicy, sweet flavor and versatility. Reviews highlight their excellent texture, which can be enjoyed when firm and crisp or soft and melting depending on ripeness and personal preference. Key Feedback Summary Flavor and Texture: When ripe, they are described as rich, sweet, and aromatic with a creamy, fine-grained, and juicy flesh. When firmer (less ripe), they are crisp and good to eat like an apple. Versatility: They are suitable for various uses, including fresh eating, salads, cooking, baking into desserts like strudels or pies, and even preserving. Ripening and Storage: A key characteristic is that they ripen well after picking, making them suitable for transport and a long shelf life. However, some home growers note a challenge in timing the "perfect" tree-ripened stage, as they can go from perfect to overripe and mushy quickly. Store-bought pears may also have variable texture depending on how they were picked and stored. Appearance: They have a characteristic irregular shape with a bulbous bottom and slender neck, with a green skin that yellows as it ripens. Popularity: Originating in Australia, the Packham's Triumph is one of the most popular and best-selling pear varieties, known for its reliable quality. Common Criticisms Some consumers report a slight bitterness in the skin, which can lead them to peel the fruit. Quality can be inconsistent; store-bought pears, particularly those shipped long distances, may not always match the superior flavor and texture of a locally-grown or perfectly tree-ripened fruit. Like other pears, proper ripening requires careful timing and conditions (usually off the tree after a certain point) to avoid a poor texture or internal rot.

Bien Mansfield

Dec 25, 2025

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Good value, I like mine green and crunchy. My husband wait a few days to ripen, he likes the sweetness of the pears.

Vivilia Tjan

Dec 21, 2025

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love the packam pears as it is always available in the supermarket all season. its great for salad or just eat by itself especially when its ripen as it sweet and fragrand. great ingredients to add for baking as well. high in fibre and vitamin c and most importantly its easy to digest.

Yawling Sim

Dec 21, 2025

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pears high in fibre that’s great for health and rich in vitamin c. its mostly affordable and widely available in the supermarket. they are nutritious and taste great when ripen as its juicy and sweet

Art

Dec 14, 2025

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Packham Pears are a great tasting fruit full of flavour that packs a punch with its juiceness.Eat them as is, add them to a breakfast dish or ever in a fruit smoothie. Pears can be prepared into a delicious dessert, baked pears in wine just add a dollop of cream for extra taste.