Tag: Exotic fruits
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Lemon Drop Mangosteen Jam!
Perhaps you already are a huge fan of purple mangosteen, often called “the queen of fruits”… but are you familiar with its lesser known cousin, lemon drop mangosteen? It’s sweet and tart and tastes, well, a lot like a lemon drop candy! The fruit also looks like little round Christmas ornaments growing on an impressive…
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Sweet Jackfruit Cobbler… My Tropical Take on the American Favorite!
Have you ever tried fresh, ripe jackfruit? It certainly is a treat to behold! With a flavor reminiscent of mango, cantaloupe, and Juicy Fruit gum, it has a one-of-a-kind flavor! These babies can also get BIG, like up to 60 pounds!!! So, as you imagine then, processing a fresh, ripe fruit can certainly fill your…
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Decadent CHOCOLATE Guanábana Pie… (With No Bake Option!)
What happens when chocolate meets guanábana? Let’s find out! This week, I am sharing with you my recipe for a tasty, tropical, chocolate guanábana pie! It combines that floral, sweet flavor of guanábana with CHOCOLATE into a smooth, rich, creamy, DECADENT pie! You’ve got to give this one a try! What is guanábana? This tropical…
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Homemade Eggnog (Made Egg Free… Using Eggfruit/Canistel)
Looking for a delightful, tropical twist on traditional eggnog? Try this homemade eggnog made with eggfruit! It’s egg-free, gluten-free, and can also be prepared dairy-free, if you prefer! First, let’s talk a bit about eggfruit, which is also known as canistel and yellow sapote. What is eggfruit (canistel)? Check out this amazing tropical fruit: This…
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My Crazy Mango Cake– A Simple, Delectable Tropical Treat!
I am crazy for crazy cakes! Or maybe you know them as wacky cakes? I love them because they use pantry staples to create moist, delicious cakes without using eggs or dairy! However, they really are some of my favorite cakes! Although crazy cakes have reportedly been around since World War II, when eggs and…
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Sweet and Sour Sauce with Guayaba Arazá Lisa (Sundrop fruit)
And a little tropical fruit fun! Have you ever tried guayaba arazá lisa? This uniquely brilliant orange beauty of a fruit (Eugenia victoriana) has almost as many names as it has uses! Depending on where you live and who you are speaking with, you may hear it called many different names. Here is a partial…
