Medlars are a very old fashioned fruit that is not often used nowadays.  It has been used in English kitchens since the 16th century but now is hardly known.  Its origins are in eurasia but even there,  it is now rare.
The fruit of the medlar has to be ‘bletted‘ (or left to soften) and the [...]

What can I say, we have loads of squash and masses of apples and so when I saw this recipe I just had to try and the result was well… a surprise to say the least.  It has to be said, it is different but  this is part of its charm.  It also has the [...]