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Harvesting: Seckel pears are typically ready for harvest in late summer or early fall. The fruit should be firm but not too hard. Gently twist or lift the pears to detach them from the tree. Store them in a cool, dark place for a few days to ripen fully. Remember, growing Seckel pear trees requires patience and care.
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I heaped it into the skillet and added three quarters of a cup of brown sugar. I stirred them together until the juices started to run and then turned the heat on to high. I let the jam simmer and sputter, stirring regularly, until the remaining juices were thick and sticky. Then I added half a teaspoon of cardamom and the juice of half a lemon.
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Seckel Sugar Pears naturally ripen at about half the size of regular pears such as Bartlett and DAnjou, allowing for the Seckel tree to produce double the fruit. This naturally miniature fruit is a perfectly healthy snack for both children and adults, as it requires no slicing for little ones to enjoy. Measuring at only 3 in. L, Seckel Sugar.
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Seckel Pear
The History of Seckel. Seckels are believed by many to be the only truly American variety of pear grown commercially. Unlike other varieties planted in the U.S. from European cultivars, Seckels are thought to have originated as a wild seedling near Philadelphia. They were discovered in the early 1800's. This may or may not be true, however.
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Place pears in a baking dish lined with the mint. Drizzle honey over pears, then place a pat of butter on each pear half. Top with cardamom and the salt. Bake for 20-50 minutes until softened, basting every 10 minutes in order to glaze the pears. Serve warm or at room temperature. Place warm pears on top of vanilla ice cream for an even sweeter.
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Of the commercially grown pears, Seckels are the smallest and are also considered to be the only true American variety. The story is that they were discovered growing wild in the early nineteenth century near Philadelphia by a farmer named Seckel. Seckels are deep green in color (some say olive green) usually with a bit of red blush.
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Seckel Sugar Pears naturally ripen at about half the size of regular pears such as Bartlett and DAnjou, allowing for the Seckel tree to produce double the fruit. This naturally miniature fruit is a perfectly healthy snack for both children and adults, as it requires no slicing for little ones to enjoy. Measuring at only 3 in. L, Seckel Sugar.
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Rotate the pear while quickly poking holes in the surface of the pear, here and there, with a toothpick or skewer. Add all of the pears to the hot brine at once. Bring the liquid back to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes, or until the pears seem soft when pierced with the tip of a knife. Remove the pan of pickled pears from.
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You may not know this, but Seckel Pears have been available at Wolff's Apple House since the beginning! When Frank Wolff started his orchard back in 1908, Seckel Pears were among the first trees he planted. They were a natural choice, as these well-known pears had been popular in our region since their discovery in the 1700's.
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Like all pear trees, Seckel requires a full sun location to produce an abundant crop. When picking a planting location, remember that mature standard-size trees grow to 20 feet (6 m.) tall and 13 feet (4 m.) wide. Dwarf varieties top out at half that height and width. Be sure to allow sufficient space for your Seckel trees to thrive.
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The Seckel pear is believed to be the only truly American pear that is currently commercially grown. While it's history remains somewhat mysterious, the general consensus is that this delightful little pear is a hybrid of Asian and European pears. It gets its name from the Pennsylvanian farmer who discovered it around 1820, as a wild seedling.
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Cut into halves and remove seeds (a small melon baller does this task well). Combine apple cider vinegar, granulated sugar, and salt with 1 cup water and bring to a boil. Divide cinnamon stick halves and cloves between the 2 pint jars. Tightly pack pear halves into jars, cut-side down. Pour hot brine over pear halves, leaving 1/2 inch headspace.
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What Exactly is a Seckel Pear?
Seedling found near Philadelphia, Pa., early 1800s. Sometimes called Sugar Pear.Often considered the best-flavored of all pears; even the skin is delicious. Small squat fruit is russeted yellowish-brown often with deep red blush. Juicy, spicy, distinctive and aromatic. Eat ripe off the tree, or pick firm and ripen later.