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Best Pear Variety for Southern Preserves: Kieffer

The classic Southern pear for preserves is 'Kieffer'. Its gritty flesh holds shape beautifully when cooked. Other good Georgia pears include 'Moonglow', 'Orient', and 'Warren'. Avoid 'Bartlett', which succumbs to fire blight here.

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