Food Ingredients - Pome Fruits

Here you will learn the names of pome fruits in English such as "pear", "fuji", and "crab apple".

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apple [noun]

a fruit that is round and has thin yellow, red, or green skin

Ex: I placed the shiny red apple in the basket .

eating apple [noun]

a variety of apple that is specifically cultivated for its crisp and juicy texture

Ex: During the summer , my sister and I love picking fresh eating apples from the tree .

crab apple [noun]

a small bitter apple fruit that could be wild or cultivated

Ex: Grandma 's crab apple sauce is really delicious .

cooking apple [noun]

a variety of apple that is commonly used for baking, cooking, or making sauces due to its tart flavor and firm texture

Ex: I ca n't wait to learn the technique of caramelizing the cooking apples .

Red Delicious [noun]

a type of apple known for its vibrant red color and sweet flavor

Ex: I like to slice up a Red Delicious apple and dip it in peanut butter .

Golden Delicious [noun]

a variety of apple known for its golden-yellow skin, crisp texture, and sweet flavor

Ex: My children prefer the sweet and crispy taste of Golden Delicious apples .

Honeycrisp [noun]

a type of apple known for its sweet and crisp texture, popular for eating fresh and used in various culinary applications

Ex: Honeycrisp apples are right over here in the apple section .

McIntosh [noun]

a popular apple variety, characterized by its bright red skin, firm white flesh, and a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness

Ex: I 'm planning to make a batch of McIntosh apple muffins for breakfast tomorrow .

Granny Smith [noun]

a tart and crisp green apple variety originating from Australia

Ex: A Granny Smith apple is a popular choice for juicing .

Fuji [noun]

a type of apple known for its firm texture, sweet flavor, and distinctive pinkish-red skin, originally developed in Japan

Ex: For a simple and healthy dessert, try topping sliced Fuji apples with a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Empire [noun]

an eating apple, similar to a McIntosh, suitable for both eating and cooking

Ex:

Cripps Pink [noun]

a sweet-tart apple with a pinkish-red blush and crisp texture

Ex: Cripps pink apples add a pop of color and a sweet-tart taste to my fruit salad.

pear [noun]

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

Ex: I like to bake a pear tart with a buttery crust and a sweet pear filling .

prickly pear [noun]

the edible fruit of cactus plant that is yellow and pink and is covered with prickles

Ex: I tried a prickly pear for the first time and was pleasantly surprised by its sweet and tangy flavor .

Asian pear [noun]

a round, crisp, and juicy fruit with a sweet, floral flavor, similar to an apple

Ex: I've never tried Asian pears before.

almond-leaved pear [noun]

a pear tree with leaves resembling almonds

Ex: Almond-leaved pear has a mild sweetness and a hint of almond taste .

cerrado pear [noun]

a pear variety found in the cerrado biome of Brazil, known for its unique characteristics, but further details are unavailable

Ex: Cerrado pears are known for their unique flavor and crisp texture .

seckel pear [noun]

a small, sweet variety of pear with a distinctively petite size and rich flavor

Ex: I 've just baked a batch of seckel pear muffins for you .

d'Anjou [noun]

a type of pear known for its greenish-yellow skin, juicy texture, and sweet, slightly tangy flavor, often used for eating fresh or in culinary preparations

Ex: Biting into a perfectly ripened d'Anjou pear is like tasting a juicy , sweet , and refreshing gift from nature .

Concorde pear [noun]

a sweet, smooth-textured pear with a long neck and greenish-yellow skin

Ex: Jill is really happy that Concorde pears are in season now.

Comice [noun]

a sweet, juicy pear with a round shape, greenish-yellow skin, and buttery texture

Ex: Comice pears are ideal for canning or making jams .

Bosc [noun]

a variety of pear known for its distinct elongated shape, russeted skin, and sweet, aromatic flavor

Ex: Bosc pear and cinnamon muffins are a delicious way to start the day .

quince [noun]

a yellow and hard fruit that looks like a pear and has a sweet smell, particularly used for making jam or jelly

Ex: She cooked quince slices with sugar and spices to make a deliciously fragrant compote .

anchovy pear [noun]

a tropical fruit resembling a mango, native to Jamaica, Central America, and Colombia

Ex: Anchovy pear can be used to make a tangy and fruity barbecue sauce .

medlar [noun]

a fruit resembling a small apple or rosehip, known for its unique taste and grainy texture when fully ripened

Ex: Baking a medlar tart creates a delightful and unique dessert.

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