Surinam cherry

Eugenia uniflora · Tropical fruit

40 pairings

The Surinam cherry (Eugenia uniflora), also called pitanga or Brazilian cherry, is a small, deeply ribbed tropical berry from a shrubby tree in the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), native to the Atlantic coast of South America. Brightly coloured and resinous-sweet with a tart, slightly spicy finish, it is eaten out of hand and made into juices, jams and chilled drinks across the tropics.

Picking a good onedrag

UnderripeOverripe

Full scarlet, first giveSweet-tart at balance, resin still forward. Morton's table fix: slit it down one side, open it to release the seed, chill 2-3 hours. Or press it for juice.Juice and jelly

Colour in the ribsScarlet through, the ribs coloured to the base

The giveSprings back, with a first give down in the ribs

Smell at the skinResin still leading, a sweet-tart berry note under it

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Preparing