The Victorian secret of the 'dog’s arse fruit' dessert
In short: Discover how to prepare a Medlar Fool, a traditional Victorian dessert that highlights a unique orchard fruit. This video explores the simple preparation of these apple relatives and why they were once considered a gardener's specialty.
Medlars are closely related to apples but possess a distinct flavor profile featuring notes of dates or apricots. Historically, their unusual shape earned them the colloquial name 'dog’s arse fruit.'
The Victorian Medlar Fool is a straightforward dessert designed to showcase high-quality gardening. It consists of a mixture of medlars combined with whipping cream and caster sugar.
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