Mespilus germanica ~Medlar
By Resi
4 Aug, 2011
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not yet Bjs but this being the first year they have born so much fruit, i will certainly try
first i have to wait till they are nearly rotting!!!
7 Aug, 2011
Resi just googled the medlars seems they make good jelly they add lemon and sugar and apparently sets well,they use it to accompany cheese and the like,there are a number of receipts to be had.Makes my mouth water and brings back memories of 60+ years ago.
11 Aug, 2011
thanks Bjs, will do , just waiting now for them to ripen.
13 Aug, 2011
One of my favourite words . . . bletted! ;-))
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Used to love these as a child when they were ripe,not seen a tree for years.Do you use them for cooking.
7 Aug, 2011