Pears Piqa Boo Prepack 750g

The pear that sells itself on sight. Deep burgundy skin, compact and perfectly sized for snacking, the Piqa Boo is one of the most visually striking and genuinely delicious varieties in the pear range. Sweet, juicy and fine textured with a flavour that rewards eating fresh rather than cooking — this is a pear built for the fruit bowl and the lunchbox.

At its very best from late summer through autumn when fresh season Australian fruit arrives from the orchard. February through May is your window for peak Piqa Boo. Available year-round from cold storage with reliable quality across the calendar.

Eat them fresh straight from the pack, slice over a cheese board alongside soft brie or creamy blue where the sweetness and acidity balance beautifully, pack into a lunchbox where the small size and deep colour make them genuinely appealing to kids and adults alike, or halve and serve alongside yoghurt and granola for a simple breakfast worth making.

Pears ripen from the inside out so firmness is not always the guide it is with other fruit. Check the neck — apply gentle pressure just below the stem. If it gives slightly the pear is ready to eat. If it is firm give it a day or two on the bench at room temperature then move to the fridge once ripe.

Look for deep burgundy skin with no soft spots or bruising. A fresh Piqa Boo is firm and heavy for its size with that distinctive colour that tells you exactly what it is.