Autumn fruits are appearing on the market shelves. That means nashi, among others.

Nashi is very crisp. The skin snaps when you bite into it, and its white flesh yields in juicy, grainy bits. It is flavored like a pear but shaped like an apple. Its color is brownish-gold, a quintessential fall shade. It ranks high among fruits we like to have at hand.

In America, nashi are called “asian pears” or “apple pears.” There are many varieties of nashi here in Japan, but I think American choices are limited to one or two. Regardless, I recommend giving them a try. Posted by kuri at September 18, 2000 06:21 AM