China Qiu yue pears are a medium to large varietal and have a round to oblate shape with flat shoulders and a bulbous, curved base. The pear’s skin is thin, delicate, and semi-rough with a sandy texture, being easily damaged, marked, or punctured with the pressure of a finger. The skin also displays caramel to golden brown hues and is covered in raised, cream-colored to pale yellow dots.
Underneath the surface, the white flesh oxidizes fairly quickly, turning brown, and is aqueous, dense, succulent, and grainy with a crisp, crunchy consistency. The flesh also contains a small central cavity filled with tiny black-brown seeds.
China Qiu yue pears should feel heavy for their size and release a subtle, fruity, and floral aroma. The flesh is high in sugar and low in acidity, creating a mild, sweet, floral, and refreshing flavor.
