About this episode
Cider apples are a hot commodity these days. But what about perry pears? In this episode, Barry Masterson of Kertelreiter Cider , talks about perry and tells us how to make it and what pear varieties to use. Barry, who is from Ireland, lives with his German born wife, Ines, in the village of Schefflenz in North Baden, Germany. Also check out Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden: Planting and Tending Small Fruit Trees and Berries in Gardens and Containers by Christy Wilhelmi of Gardenerd . The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com . Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world. We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading. RADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN Join our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments! Can’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later. Here’s how: Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday Audio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist NEWSLETTER Do you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond? Sign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/ PREMIUM EDUCATION For premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are ready to dig deeper and further your relationship with your fruit trees. CONNECT AND GROW WITH US You can also connect with us in the various communities listed below in the footer! Let’s grow together. (00:00) - Introduction to Pear Trees and Their Legacy (00:45) - Meet Barry Masterson: Passion for Historic Pear Trees (01:12) - Discovering Old Pear Trees in Rural Germany (02:03) - The History and Significance of Pear Trees (03:50) - Harvesting Pears: Challenges and Permissions (06:17) - Listener Questions: Alcohol Content and Hardiness of Pear Trees (08:40) - Making Perry: Recipes and Techniques (13:16) - Challenges and Rewards of Using Different Pear Varieties (20:50) - Growing Perry Pear Trees: Patience and Care (22:57) - Tasting Notes and Origins of Perry (24:12) - Champagne-like Qualities of Perry (25:55) - Historic Cultivars and Uses of Perry Pears (29:27) - Perry Production and Sorbitol (31:59) - Favorite Perry Pear Cultivars (35:52) - Harvesting and Processing Perry Pears (43:37) - Preserving Perry Traditions (45:27) - Conclusion and Farewell