Fresh & Dried Fruit
The Lady Apple is a delightful fusion of the Australian apple Lady Williams and the Golden Delicious. Combining the best qualities of both, this apple offers a perfect balance of sweetness and crispness.
Apple- Lady
Apricots are petite, golden-orange fruits with a velvety texture on both skin and flesh. While they're not excessively juicy, their smoothness and sweetness are unmistakable.
Apricots
Banana- Petite
Feijoas originate from South America. Their blossoms are not only visually striking, with thick, silvery-pink petals and vibrant red stamens, but also offer a delightful combination of sweetness and peppery notes.
Feijoa
Black Mission figs are cloaked in a slender, dark purple skin. Beneath lies a succulent, sweet flesh with hues of red and pink.
Figs- Black Mission
The Concord grape typically displays a dark blue or purple hue, often adorned with a lighter-colored "bloom" that can be easily removed by rubbing. This variety is known as a slip-skin grape, as its skin readily separates from the fruit. Concord grapes are characterized by their large seeds and intense aroma. They are commonly utilized in the production of grape jelly, juice, grape-flavored soft drinks, and candy. Additionally, they are occasionally used in winemaking, especially in the production of kosher wine.
Grapes- Concord
Guava fruit emits a potent, sweet, musky fragrance once ripe, and its shape may vary, ranging from round to ovoid or pear-shaped, measuring 2 to 4 inches (5-10 cm) in length. At the apex, it typically features 4 or 5 protruding floral remnants (sepals). The skin is thin and light yellow, often tinged with pink blushes.
Guava
The Key Lime, a type of citrus fruit, is typically harvested when green commercially, although it turns yellow when fully ripe. It is smaller and contains more seeds than the common (Persian) lime. With a higher acidity, stronger aroma, and thinner rind compared to its counterpart, the Key Lime offers a distinct flavor profile.
Key Limes
Kiwi consists of a hairy, brown peel containing green flesh, with
white pulp in the center, surrounded by black, edible seeds. The fruit
has a sweet taste, similar to a mixture of banana, pineapple and
strawberry. Kiwi fruits are native to China, where they were called
"macaque peach"
Kiwi
Kumquats are petite, oval-shaped citrus fruits with an orange hue. The entire fruit, including the skin and flesh, is consumed. While the skin offers a sweet taste, the flesh tends to be bitter. Kumquats are commonly sliced or zested raw to adorn salads or serve as garnish. However, they are more commonly encountered candied, preserved, or incorporated into marmalades.
Kumquats
This tropical and subtropical fruit tree originates from China and is now grown in various regions globally. When fresh, the fruit features a delicate, whitish pulp with a perfumed flavor, which is diminished through canning. As a result, it is primarily enjoyed fresh.
Lychee Nut
Yellow watermelon closely resembles its traditional counterpart, with the main distinction being its vibrant yellow flesh instead of the typical red or pink hue. Despite this difference, its taste remains largely similar, though some note a sweeter or more honey-like flavor.
Yellow Watermelon
The Galia melon traces its origins to a cross between a cantaloupe and a honeydew. Similar to other melons, it boasts a sweet and aromatic profile, reminiscent more of cantaloupe than honeydew, yet with its own unique complexity.
Melon- Galia
The Orange Flesh Melon is a hybrid offspring of the cantaloupe and honeydew, embodying traits from both parents. Notably, its defining feature is the creamy orange flesh. These melons boast exceptional sweetness and juiciness, accompanied by a lusciously creamy taste.
Melon- Orange Flesh
The Santa Claus melon bears a resemblance to a miniature watermelon. Encased within is a mellow, mildly flavored flesh reminiscent of a honeydew melon. Despite its excellent shelf life, this seasonal delight earned its name not for its keeping qualities, but because its peak season aligns with December, hence its association with the holiday season.
Melon- Santa Claus
Meyer lemons hail from China and are a hybrid of a true lemon and a common orange. Sporting a deep yellow hue with hints of orange, Meyer lemon fruits are rounder in shape compared to true lemons. Their flavor profile is characterized by sweetness and lower acidity, distinguishing them from the typical lemon variety.
Meyer Lemons
Passion fruit is either round or oval-shaped, appearing in shades of yellow or dark purple when ripe. Its juicy interior, ranging from soft to firm, is packed with numerous seeds. This versatile fruit can be cultivated for direct consumption or for its juice, prized for its aromatic qualities. It is frequently used to enhance the fragrance of other fruit juices when blended.
Passion Fruit
The Red Cactus Pear, though commonly mistaken for a fruit, is actually a berry that emerges from flowers found atop cactus nodules. Its sweet flavor and refreshing aroma evoke memories of watermelon.
Pears- Cactus
Plums lend themselves wonderfully to various culinary applications, such as being cooked into jams, jellies, butters, and sauces, or baked in pies and coffee cakes. They can also be dried to create prunes. However, nothing quite compares to the pleasure of enjoying them fresh and juicy, straight from the tree.
Plum- Concord
The Italian prune plum develops a natural dusty coating that acts as a waterproof barrier. Encased in a dark purple skin, its green-amber juicy flesh offers a delightful contrast. It pairs wonderfully when blended with yogurt, and surprisingly, these plums also make an excellent accompaniment to potatoes.
Plum- Italian Prune
The pomegranate is characterized by its round, spherical shape, containing numerous small ruby-colored seeds within. Bursting with juicy sweetness, this fruit boasts a citrus flavor profile.
Pomegranates
The Quince, akin to its relatives, the apple and pear, is a versatile fruit renowned for its culinary applications. It excels in preserves, can be stewed with meat, transformed into compotes, and adds a delightful flavor to apple stews.
Quince
Star fruit is fully edible, encompassing the slightly waxy skin. Its flesh is crunchy, firm, and exceptionally juicy, akin in texture to grapes.
Star Fruit
Also available Dried Fruit: Apricots, Blueberries, Cherries, Cranberries, Strawberries