A tiny pear kicks off “The Year of German-American Friendship”

: Because of their "premium" status, sites like The Fruit Company sell them as dessert-quality treats.

: It quickly gained fame for its superior taste. Thomas Jefferson famously planted a Seckel tree at Monticello in 1807, claiming it "exceeded anything I have tasted since I left France".

: Because of its high sugar content and petite size, it is often eaten whole or used as a gourmet snack rather than for heavy cooking. Where to Buy Seckel Pears

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