Beijing Red Pear

Beijing Red Pear

　　The Beijing Red Pear, also known as the Beijing Red Crabapple Pear, is primarily grown in Dachengzi Town, Miyun County — hence the town’s reputation as the “Hometown of Red Pears.”

This pear variety belongs to the white pear group, with individual fruits typically weighing around 120 grams, though some can reach over 200 grams. When ripe, they display a bright and attractive appearance. The flesh is white, juicy, and pleasantly sweet and tangy, with a soluble solid content of 8–10%. It is also rich in vitamins and beneficial trace elements such as calcium, iron, and zinc. Red Crabapple Pears have exceptional storage capabilities and can be kept under simple conditions until June of the following year without losing their flavor. Being wild in origin, these pears have strong resistance to disease and pests, making them a green and healthy food choice. They are especially favored by consumers, particularly those in Beijing. “Eaten fresh, they quench thirst; steamed, they moisten the lungs and relieve coughs,” and “candied pears in the first month, red crabapple pears in the second (month)” are the most authentic praise and evaluation of Red Crabapple Pears by old Beijing residents.