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Mespilus germanica ~Medlar

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Mespilus germanica  ~Medlar



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bjs
Bjs
 

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

 

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

bjs
Bjs
 

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! ;-))

29 Jun, 2012



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