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Medlar fruit is a small, round fruit with russet skin that originated from Europe and Southwest Asia. It resembles a tiny apple and is notable for its unusual flavour and the fact that it must be bletted, or overripened, before it is eaten.

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Medlar fruit should be consumed when it's very ripe, or 'bletted'. You cut the fruit in half and scoop out the soft, sweet flesh with a spoon.

Medlar fruit trees grow in a variety of climates, but they are commonly found in Europe and Southwest Asia.

To store medlars, place them in a cool and dark place until they are fully bletted and then they can be refrigerated.

Bletting typically takes a few weeks, depending on the temperature. It’s ready when the flesh is brown and mushy.

Medlars are a great source of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, dietary fibre and potassium.

Medlar fruit is an ancient fruit, known to the Greeks and Romans, and commonly cultivated in Europe during the Middle Ages.

Medlars have a unique, sweet and slightly spiced flavor with a hint of tartness. Their flavour is similar to that of a mix between apples and dates.

Yes, medlar fruit is rich in vitamin C and potassium. They can strengthen the immune system, improve digestion, and maintain a healthy blood pressure.

Bletting is a process of overripening that certain fruits undergo, such as medlars. It softens and sweetens the fruit, making it more palatable.

Yes, you can grow a medlar tree at home. It does best in full sun or light shade and well-drained soil.

Yes, medlar fruit can be made into jams, jellies, and desserts, much like apples or pears.

Medlars are harvested in late autumn, usually in November, and are then left to blet for a few weeks before they are eaten.

No, the seeds of medlar fruit are hard and not recommended to be eaten.

Yes, medlar fruit can be frozen after it has been bletted and the flesh removed from the skin.