20th Century Asian Pears

20th Century — known in Japan as Nijisseiki — is the gold standard of Asian pears, and picking them at Airaya U-Pick Farm is a late-summer tradition for families across the Bay Area. The fruit is juicy, sweet, and mild-flavored with that signature crisp-like-an-apple texture that makes Asian pears so uniquely satisfying. Every bite is a burst of cool, clean refreshment.
 
These delicious pears keep exceptionally well after picking, which makes 20th Century the ideal end-of-season U-Pick haul. Fill a bag and enjoy crisp, sweet fruit for weeks to come. The bright yellow-green skin is thin and tender, and the flesh is consistently excellent — no graininess, no mealiness, just pure juicy crunch every time. 20th Century pairs magnificently with sharp cheeses, prosciutto, and light vinaigrettes. Rich in fiber, potassium, and vitamin C, 20th Century is the delicious and healthy finale to the Airaya U-Pick Farm season in Brentwood.