Tree Fruits

If you’re choosing between Bartlett and Bosc pears for baking, Bosc is usually the better choice. Its firm, dense flesh…

If you are choosing between an Asian pear and a Bartlett pear based mainly on sweetness, Bartlett pears are usually…

For most everyday snacking, fresh figs are the lighter choice because they contain much more water and fewer calories per…

If you want a sweeter, richer, jammy fig for eating fresh, Black Mission is usually the better snacking choice. Brown…

Cotton Candy grapes are generally sweeter than standard green table grapes. They are bred to have high natural sweetness and…

Red and black grapes are both excellent choices for snacking, but red grapes often have the edge if you want…

Red grapes are often perceived as sweeter than green grapes, but grape color alone does not determine sweetness. Red varieties…

White peaches and white nectarines are both naturally sweet, low-acid fruits, but white nectarines often taste slightly sweeter and more…

Nectarines are usually the better choice for grilling because their firmer flesh holds its shape well over heat, while peaches…

Freestone peaches are usually the better choice for baking because the flesh separates easily from the pit, making them faster…