first favorite is the Chinese pear aka the oriental pear sometimes called the ya pear.
the white and the brown
i love the white just a little bit more
thought the brown tends to be sweeter...
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Asian pear = apple pear = Japanese pear = Chinese pear = Oriental pear = sand pear = nashi = nashi pear = salad pear Notes: Asian pears are crunchy, juicy, and very fragrant. Growers produce over twenty different varieties in an assortment of sizes and colors. They're often served raw, but they can also be cooked, though they never become as soft as cooked pears.
Substitutes: Bosc pear (not as crisp and firm, nor as flowery in flavor) OR apple (different flavor, similar texture) OR quince (for stews or baked dishes)
in the photos above are both version of the white variety of the asian pear.
in second place would be the infamous
black cherry
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which goes excellent on almost all ice cream but is simply best in vanilla
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and in third spot would be the simple but luscious
navel orange
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