Besides factors like ripeness, growing conditions, harvest time, water availability, storage, and ripening, the variety (or cultivar) of a pear also plays a major role in how sweet it becomes. Some pear varieties are naturally sweeter than others. So, whether you enjoy a juicy snack or want the perfect pear for desserts, knowing which varieties pack the most natural sugar can help you pick the sweetest fruit.

To figure out which pear varieties are the sweetest, we analyzed data from a past research that measured the main sugars (glucose, fructose, sucrose, and sorbitol) in different types of pears. Using this data, we ranked the top 10 sweetest pear varieties based on how much total sugar they have in one kilogram of fresh fruit. The data we used came from a comprehensive study published in the CORE Academic Repository.

Sugar Content Breakdown by Pear Cultivar (g/kg fresh fruit)

Cultivar	Glucose	Fructose	Sucrose	Sorbitol	Total Sugars (g/kg)
Williams Bon Chrétien	4.8	39.9	3.4	17.5	65.6
Red Williams	5.8	32.8	2.8	16.7	58.1
Rosired	5.3	38.0	4.2	17.8	65.3
Clapp Favorite	11.6	66.1	4.3	14.5	96.5
Early Morettini	6.3	41.8	3.3	14.4	65.8
Conference	4.9	23.7	11.3	12.5	52.4
Concord	11.9	45.8	5.1	25.8	88.6
Packham’s Triumph	11.6	34.7	5.3	19.8	71.4
Abatte Fettel	16.3	43.6	6.6	21.0	87.5
Beaurré Bosc	10.5	42.5	21.1	24.9	99.0
Passe Crassane	13.1	25.1	5.5	13.4	57.1
Clairgeau	13.0	36.5	4.3	22.1	75.9
Vicar of Wingfield	7.4	40.0	13.4	13.7	74.5
Hardy	13.5	37.6	5.9	16.1	73.1
Beurré d’Avranches	15.3	44.6	10.1	14.6	84.6
Princess Mariane	14.9	47.7	2.2	16.0	80.8
Santa Maria	6.5	46.7	8.2	12.9	74.3
Beurré Alexandre Lucas	6.9	34.9	13.2	17.6	72.6
Kumoi	13.7	32.6	15.4	19.0	80.7
Koshui	18.0	45.7	2.6	11.2	77.5
Hoshui	21.8	37.3	2.9	17.6	79.6
Shinseiki	14.8	27.9	10.8	5.0	58.5

The Top 10 Sweetest Pear Cultivars:

1. Beaurré Bosc – 99.0 g/kg

Known for its classic pear shape and russet skin, Beaurré Bosc tops the sweetness chart with nearly 100 g/kg of total sugars. Its rich, honeyed flavor makes it perfect for eating fresh or using in baking.

2. Clapp Favorite – 96.5 g/kg

Clapp Favorite boasts an impressive sugar content, largely from fructose, giving it a sweet, juicy bite that’s a favorite in many fruit salads and desserts.

3. Concord – 88.6 g/kg

With a high sugar and sorbitol content, Concord pears offer a naturally sweet and slightly tangy flavor, ideal for fresh eating and preserves.

4. Abatte Fettel – 87.5 g/kg

Abatte Fettel is prized for its sweet, aromatic flesh and smooth texture, making it a delicious choice for fresh consumption or canning.

5. Beurré d’Avranches – 84.6 g/kg

This pear has a nice mix of sweetness and aroma, with a gentle flavor and balanced sugars that make it great for eating fresh or using in cooking.

6. Princess Mariane – 80.8 g/kg

Princess Mariane is a sweet, juicy pear with a fine texture. Its sugar profile makes it a popular table pear in many regions.

7. Kumoi – 80.7 g/kg

Kumoi pears are juicy and fragrant with a sweetness that’s well-rounded, making them ideal for fresh eating.

8. Hoshui – 79.6 g/kg

Hoshui stands out for its high glucose content, contributing to a bright sweetness that pairs well with its firm texture.

9. Koshui – 77.5 g/kg

Koshui pears have a crisp bite and sweet, mild flavor, thanks to their balanced sugar profile.

10. Clairgeau – 75.9 g/kg

Clairgeau pears have a sweet and slightly floral taste, with sugars and sorbitol that provide smooth sweetness.

If you love pears and want to try the sweetest kinds, this list based on total sugar content can help you choose which ones to buy or plant. Each pear has its own texture and flavor, so there’s something here for everyone.