Medlar
Fruit
Cool & dark
The medlar (or 'wild medlar') is a plant in the rose family that is also considered a 'forgotten fruit'. It produces fruit that ripens in October or November. However, they are not yet edible then. Only after a few days of night frost or cold has passed, the fruits become mealy and brown and you can eat them. The flavour of this 'forgotten fruit' is sweet and sour and sits between apple and pear, with a hint of apricot.
Preparation & storage
Storage
You can store the medlar fruit in a cool place for two to three weeks. You can also first put them in the freezer for a few days. Fruit that is too soft is only suitable for compote and jam.
Preparation
You can eat the medlar fruit raw, which is a real delicacy and a vitamin bomb.
Unfortunately, medlars rot quickly and then they can no longer be eaten. To enjoy your medlars for longer, it is therefore best to process them in a compote, jelly or jam. Delicious on sandwiches or with low-fat yoghurt.
Storage times
Cool, dark place: 2-3 weeks
Freezer: 2-3 days
Cleaning the medlar
Wash before use. Bite or prick a hole in the medlar (near the butt) and then suck out the flesh. The five (non-edible) seeds and the skin can then be disposed of with the organic waste.
Information
Cultivation and season
Tip
Medlar flavour
Nutritional values
These nutritional values apply to the unprocessed product. View all for the full set of values and preparation methods.
View all| Type | Per 100gr |
|---|---|
| Energy | 210 kj (50 kcal) |
| Fat total | 0.2 gr |
| of which saturated | 0 gr |
| of which unsaturated | 0.2 gr |
| Carbohydrates | 10.6 gr |
| of which sugars | 10.6 gr |
| Dietary fibre | 1.7 gr |
| Protein | 0.5 gr |
| Salt | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.02 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.02 mg |
| Nicotinic acid | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
| Folate equivalents | 14 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 1 mg |
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