Pear | Clapp’s FavoriteThis variety dates back to the 1850s in Dorchester, Massachusetts, when Thaddeus Clapp discovered a chance seedling on his property. Recognizing its potential as a high quality dessert pear, Clapp nurtured the variety and introduced it to the public in the 1860s. It quickly gained popularity and is grown widely across Europe and North America today. Clapps Favorite features bright yellow skin with an attractive red blush. The flesh is tender, buttery,