Seckel Pear
Brownish yellow and russet, most often having a dark reddish blush, the small almost bite-size chubby Seckel pear, pronounced SEHK-uhl, sometimes shows off a dull green cast. A very sweet little treat with a rather grainy texture, this hybrid offers a delicious spicy flavor. They say good things come in small packages and this pear proves it.
Providing some vitamin C and dietary fiber, one medium pear has about 100 calories. Pears contain pectin, shown to help inhibit certain cancers.
The very best way to eat this pear is simply out of hand. Intensify flavor by marinating slices in pear brandy. Ginger, vanilla, nutmeg, lemon, cinnamon, cheese, pecans, hazelnuts, almonds and walnuts love to be "peared" with this sweet little fruit. Halves make attractive garnish for salads and sandwiches. Seckel pears are excellent for pickling and spicing. Taking longer to ripen than other pears, this pear is a very good keeper when refrigerated. To store, place in a fruit bowl or basket and keep at room temperature until ripe.