Medlars, Sugared, 425 g

The medlar is a plum-sized, sweet and sour tree fruit that is mainly grown in the Mediterranean countries, Turkey, Brazil and Germany. Because of their high pectin content, medlars are often used to make jams, jellies and purees. In the past, they were also added to wine or must to improve its taste because of their high tannic acid content. Ripe medlars are rock hard; if they are to be eaten raw, they need to be exposed to frost; then they become crumbly and acquire their aromatic taste. Thomas Rink's medlars are sugared and are ideal for garnishing fruit tarts, cold soups, desserts, in fruit salads, with muesli for breakfast and as an accompaniment to main courses.