From South Dakota State University, 'Gourmet' produces medium-sized fruit in mid- to late September that are juicy and sweet with a firm, crisp texture somewhat reminiscent of an Asian pear. 'Gourmet' is pollen-sterile, so it cannot be used to pollinate a second pear tree. The gourmet pear should not be allowed to mature on the tree, but instead should ripen in a storage area. It has green, medium-sized, deciduous leaves. Its flowers have a fragrant smell and bloom in white and pink. It is somewhat resistant to fire blight.

Zone 4-8. A South Dakota introduction, trees are hardy and grow upright to 15-20 ft. tall. Fruit is green-yellow in color and medium in size with thick but tender skin. Flesh is yellowish, sweet, crisp and juicy making it an excellent dessert pear. Fruit matures the 3rd week of September in Brookings S.D. Trees are pollen-sterile and can not be used to pollinate other trees.

Available in Semi-dwarf