Red Anjou pears are medium in size and are short, squat, and egg-shaped with a wide base that gradually tapers to a rounded top with a thick, dark-brown stem. The smooth, firm skin can range in color from deep red, maroon, rust-colored, to a lighter, crimson red with occasional striations and is covered in lenticels or pores. The flesh is white to cream-colored, dense, and buttery with a slightly gritty texture. When ripe, Red Anjou pears are juicy and soft with subtle, sweet flavors and mild notes of lemon and lime.