Medlars Come to California

The medlar, a relative of apples and pears, is being cultivated commercially in California for the first time. After a ripening process called bletting, its pulp turns brown and custardy and "tastes like winy, sweet-tart apple butter laced with cinnamon." Wow.


 
Posted by Josh Friedland on Dec 22, 2010 in Appetizers, Ingredient | Link | | Print this page | Share This



 

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