Similar to a Bartlett pear, Shenandoah pears grow to be much larger and stand up to the cold weather and long storage, which means pears even in the dead of winter. They are large, sweet, aromatic and juicy, making for the perfect winter treat!
Slice and serve with blue cheese and arugula for a densely delicious winter salad; mix with walnuts, pecorino, and honey in a risotto; poach in mulled wine.
Biglerville, PA
Beechwood Orchards is a fifth generation, family-owned farm specializing in various tree fruits that has been operating in Adams County for over a century. The farm is currently being run by David and Tammy Garretson. In 2005 they were joined by their son, Shawn Garretson, after he graduated from Penn State with a degree in Horticulture. Last year Melissa Allen, their daughter, returned to the farm. She brought her two small daughters Isabelle (3 years) and Cammy (20 months) who have already begun to show an interest in agriculture.
