Pear Nashi Also known as Asian Pear Korean Pear Japanese Pear Nashi pears are sweet on the tree and are eaten crisp. They are generally are not baked in pies or made into jams because they have a high water content and a crisp grainy texture very different from the buttery European varieties. Also Nashi pears are not as intensely sweet having a more refreshing light taste. It is not a cross between apples and pears as common names like apple pear may suggest but its shape and crisp texture are reminiscent of apples.