The medium to large fruit is one of the best pears for fresh eating and culinary purposes with beautiful yellow skin, a red cheek, and wonderful texture. It is aromatic and incredibly juicy with mild, sweet flavor balanced with a little acidity.
 
Clapp’s Favorite pear is best suited for raw applications, but it can also be used for salads, fruit salads, sliced on top of desserts, and even canned. It compliments gorgonzola cheese, almonds, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, pomegranate seeds, strawberry, apple, spinach, chicken, oregano, rosery, parsley, mint, cilantro, cinnamon, and honey. Although they do not store well, they’re so tasty and flavorful you’ll want to use them right away!  
 
Clapp's Favorite pear tree was first discovered in Dorchester, Massachusetts, in the 1850’s. The tree was on Thaddeus Clapp's property which led to its current name.