Crisp and Fragrant Pear

Crisp and Fragrant Pear

　　The Crisp and Fragrant Pear is abundantly produced in the mild climate and well-watered regions of Hongxing and Xinzhuang in Midu County, with those from Zhufang and Huangkuangchang being particularly renowned. It is celebrated both within and outside the province for its thin skin, sweet and fragrant crispness, and tender flesh. The Crisp and Fragrant Pear is a unique fruit of Midu, ripening early—generally between the seventh lunar month and around the Mid-Autumn Festival. The fruit is not large, with a golden base color and a blush of rouge on the sun-exposed side. Its flesh is tender, free of grit, and deliciously sweet and crisp like honey. In the golden autumn, branches are laden with fruit, and the ripe Crisp and Fragrant Pears have thin, bright red skin that is highly appealing. From several meters away, the fragrance is enticing, and when placed indoors, the aroma fills the whole room—hence the name "Crisp and Fragrant Pear."