New to me.
I read about it in this catalog, http://www.treesofantiquity.com/
Growing in climates that get down to -25 degrees.
Texture and flavor reminiscent of spiced applesauce and pear".
Upon further research, I found that a lot of people make jelly with Medlar fruit.
Many people commented what an amazing thing it is, that the jelly turns out such a beautiful rosy color, when it is made from brown fruit.
We are striving to grow heirloom varieties of plants on our homestead.
Including , trees, shrubs, flowers and garden plants.
In the Spring, we are putting together and order from this catalog (see above for link), and I would appreciate any opinions on ordering Medlar trees.
Has any one grown Medlar?
Tasted Medlar fruit?
Tasted Medlar jelly?
Thanks so much for your thoughts and opinions about Medlar fruit.
Attitude of gratitude:
~I'm grateful that the landfill is open today, and more grateful that Brooke and Spencer were able to get a truck load of yard debris, and old sidewalk concrete taken to the landfill.
~I'm grateful that my sweet husband and I had a chance to go for an ATV ride last night, and more grateful that we beat the rain storm home.
I've never heard of it, but it sounds good!
ReplyDeleteThat's exactly what I think!
DeleteIt does sound good.
I have never heard of Medlar. Looks like it would be very tasty! Thanks for teaching me something new!
ReplyDeleteSmiles,
Carol
Hi Kerin, Well, this is a new one for me. Are you gong to make your own jam?
ReplyDeleteI'm happy that you like my journal and the quotes that have meaning to me. You are just the sweetest. Thanks for the visit and keeping smiling, Connie :)
That's one I've never heard of- looks like it might be worth a try!
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of it before either. It sure looks good though.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it either! but it interests me greatly! I love old varieties of anything...will stay in touch. From one sweetie to another~~~~Roxie
ReplyDeleteNew one on me. Sounds yummy
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of medlar. I am intrigued!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it, but I think it would be a treasure to have growing.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of the fruit but oh, it sounds tasty and makes such a pretty jelly!
ReplyDeleteI never heard of it but so interesting! I was looking into heritage breeds of animals and heritage crops and trees when I had my little farm. Good for you! I'll be doing that again when I get my acreage. Thanks for the info...let me know hot it all turns out. I love learning about these things.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of this fruit, but it looks good. Will have to look into trying it!! Have a great week Kerin! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteFirst time I've ever heard of Medlar fruit. Looks like we are all needing some lessons on this one. Look forward to learning more!! blessings ~ tanna
ReplyDeleteI have never even heard of this fruit, but it sure sounds like a great find.
ReplyDeleteI had never ever heard of Medlar until I read this post. I learned something! It probably wouldn't do well here in Arizona, but will probably flourish up your direction. Enjoy the rest of your week.
ReplyDeleteMedlar is new to me, too! It does sound good. Wonder what it tastes like?
ReplyDeleteHi Cheryl..
DeleteAccording to the catalog.. it tastes like a combination of spiced applesauce, and pear.
Sounds delish.
No.
ReplyDeleteTotally educated by you today.
It is so pretty!
Hi Kerin (:)
ReplyDeleteoh lovely looking fruit / jam.. Glad all is good with you too (:) hugs.Patty -the red lover ~!
Good evening, Kerin~
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of medlar, but it sounds. I love trying new things....I am going to have to look for some!
Blessings~
Laura
Never heard of Medlar Fruit. Sounds interesting though.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have Heirloom trees...someday I will, just not where we are at in our lives. Show us your when you do!!
Grown or tasted? I hadn't even heard of the fruit until now. Thank you for the education.
ReplyDelete-Karen
Kerin, what a beautiful small tree... I have heard of them but have never seen them. I'll do some research now, and looks like lovely jelly.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of it or tasted it it.
ReplyDeleteSounds pretty good though.
Happy Friday!
M :)
I have never heard of this fruit? Although looking at the picture where it is cut, it looks like a star pattern. Could it be related to the star fruit I wonder?
ReplyDeleteThis is a new one for me too, Kerin... I've never even heard of it! It sounds wonderful, though~ I would go for it and try a couple of them!
ReplyDeleteNow I have never heard of that. Maybe because it does not even get down to 25+ here.
ReplyDeleteI'm jumping on the bandwagon...I've never heard of Medlar either. You won't find it around these neck of the woods where, right now, it's around 108 degrees! No kidding! And we may get around zero in the winter from time to time. How very interesting though. I love the way the fruit looks on the inside. :) Tasting like spiced applesauce and pears? I think that would be mighty good!
ReplyDeleteHi Kerin...I am not sure, but I think I saw this fruit at a Farmer's Market in Couer d lane, Idaho...we took several interesting jams back to Nevada with us. I used to be able to grow so much more in CA where we used to live, but here in Henderson, NV, gardening is more like mining. Terrible, hard, salty "soil"....I NEVER see worms in the ground here. My CA soil was dark, dark brown with lots of worms and easy to dig up. I miss being able to plant all my flowers and fruit trees.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of that type of tree before. The fruit is really unique looking on the inside. I'll have to check and see if it grows around here.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of Medlar. The jelly is a really rich color though.
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this fruit, but it does look delicious! Good luck with your crop!
ReplyDeleteThat's like my old-fashioned "Clove Currant" ~ I'm going to check out that site ~ love heirloom plants!
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Anne