"David Hare-Scott" wrote in message
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songbird wrote:
David Hare-Scott wrote:
I pulled my medlars to make jelly this week and came across some
unusual examples.

This is the bottom view of a typical fruit. They are about 4-5 cm
across. You can see why it is called the 'open arse fruit'.

http://i1086.photobucket.com/albums/...arNoLeaves.jpg

interesting looking fruit. what does it taste like?



Raw the flavour is not much, like quinces in that respect, nor is the
texture or colour. Cooked it makes good jelly which can be a vibrant red
colour and tastes like spicy apples.

Regardless of their taste or even usefulness (or that interestingly gritty
testure), I find them a most delightful small tree - gorgeous in Spring. I
had a brilliant crop this year and then the sodding parrots arrived and not
a one was left. And if I have to spread yet one more piece of bird netting
I think I'll spew so please don't suggest that I do that.