ATEMOYA


The atemoya is a tropical fruit that is produced from the atemoya tree, which is a medium sized tree that also bears flowers. Atemoya trees and fruits are native to South America, however, they are also found in the West Indies and in Florida, USA. The atemoya is a cross between the tropical fruits cherimoya (Annona cherimola) and sugar apple (Annona squamosa), the latter of which the atemoya resembles in appearance. Because the atemoya is a hybrid fruit, its seeds are not used for its reproduction. Instead, grafting occurs. Additionally, this crossing of two other fruit types to produce the atemoya has resulted in a hearty and unique fruit.

An atemoya fruit is oval or round in shape, is sized from 3 to 5 inches in length, and can weigh anywhere from .50 to 1 lbs. Its outer skin can be smooth or lumpy but is always light green, or green and yellow in color. Inside the atemoya fruit, white flesh that resembles pudding can be found. Additionally, within this creamy flesh approximately thirty or more large and dark colored pits can be found. Atemoya fruit has a sweet taste that is similar to a "fruity vanilla". Because of this, the flesh of the atemoya fruit is typically used as an ingredient in desserts, including ice creams. Atemoya fruit is also popular when eaten raw with its flesh scooped out, then chilled and served.

Atemoya fruits can be purchased from August through September in some larger supermarket chains or wherever tropical fruits can be found. When purchasing an atemoya fruit, make sure that the fruit is free of any bruises or other defects. Additionally, select atemoya fruits that are slightly soft to the touch. A slightly soft atemoya indicates that the fruit is in a semi-ripened state, which is preferable because you can store the fruit at room temperature in your home for a longer period of time if the fruit is not fully ripened. By squeezing the fruit gently you can determine when an atemoya fruit is fully ripened. If the fruit yields easily to your touch, it is fully ripened. Once atemoya fruit is fully ripened, you can store it in your home for up to five days provided that you store it in your refrigerator.

Although the atemoya fruit has an appealing, sweet taste, it can also provide a healthy addition to your daily diet. This is because atemoya fruits are low in fat and contain no cholesterol. Additionally, they provide an excellent source of potassium and of vitamin C. Using atemoya fruit as a dessert, or in dessert recipes, allows you to enjoy a nutritious alternative to less healthy and more caloric after dinner or between meal treats.

The atemoya fruit is an incredibly versatile and robust fruit. Because of this, it is an excellent fruit to ship to friends and family who live in diverse geographical locations. Additionally, by shipping the fruit to others they too can come to understand what an atemoya is, how it can be used, and why it has been popular in certain tropical regions for so many years.

reposted from: www.essortment.com
photo from tradewindsfruit.com

Top 5 Fruits of Summer

Summer season is here!

Have you already plan for your vacation? Well, most of us would be traveling, go hiking, picnics or take a deep splash in the clear pool or sea waters. Summer sun will be hotter than ever so don't forget to replenish with a lot of cool drinks and of course, tropical fruits. Wherever you are spending your summer vacation, a glass of cold fruit juice or shake will be a very good refreshment as we enjoy the heat of the sun.

Cool and Fresh Ambrosia



INGREDIENTS:
3 cups pineapple, chopped
2 medium-sized bananas, sliced
1 15 oz can of mandarin oranges, drained
1 16.5 oz can of dark sweet pitted cherries, drained
1 1/2 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup flaked coconut
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 8 oz container of fat free sour cream
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice


DIRECTIONS:
In a large bowl, combine first seven ingredients. Gently fold in sour cream and lemon juice.
Cover and chill until served. Enjoy!


source: www.fruits.com/recipe
photo from www.ifood.tv 

Quickie Banana Split


INGREDIENTS:

2 ounces unsweetened chocolate
4 1/2 ounces semisweet chocolate
1/4 light corn syrup
1/3 cup hot water
1 1/2 cups heavy cream
2 tbsp sugar
3 banana leaves (optional)
6 bananas
1/2 cup coarse sugar
1 quart vanilla ice cream
1/2 cup salted peanuts
6 large mint sprigs

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the 2 chocolates in the top half of a double boiler set over barely simmering water. Stir constantly until all chocolate is melted, then whisk in the corn syrup and water without removing the double boiler from the heat. Whisk until smooth and shiny. (The sauce can be made up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated. To re-warm, stir over low heat or heat in a microwave.)
Whip the heavy cream and add the sugar when the cream starts to grow in volume. Continue whisking until light and fluffy.
Build a banana split in a tall martini glass by placing a triangle of banana leaf at the back of the glass. Cut banana in half then split them lengthwise. Dip the cut sides in coarse sugar and caramelizewith a torch or place under broiler. Lay in the glass like rabbit ears. Add scoops of ice cream, then chocolate sauce, whipped creamand peanuts. Finish with a sprig of mint.

source: foodnetwork.com

Fruit Kebab Skewers

INGREDIENTS:
1/2 pineapple, peeled and cored
2 mangoes, peeled, halved and de-seeded
1 dragon fruit, peeled
2 kiwi fruit, peeled
12 lychees, filled and de-stoned
1/4 watermelon (seedless)
12 kaffir lime leaves, washed
6 lemon grass sticks, outer leaves removed


PREPARATION METHOD:
1. Cut the fruits into rough shapes.
2. Thread the fruits through the lemon grass alternating every third fruit with a lime leaf.
3. Chill until required or place on a BBQ or grill and cook for 2 minutes on either side.
4. Serve hot or cold.




Ingredients

·         ½ pineapple, peeled and cored
·         2 mangoes, peeled, halved and de-stoned
·         1 papaya, peeled, halved and de-seeded
·         1 dragon fruit, peeled
·         2 kiwi fruit, peeled
·         12 lychees, peeled and de-stoned
·         ¼ watermelon (seedless)
·         12 kaffir lime leaves, washed
·         6 lemon grass sticks, outer leaves removed

Preparation method

1.    Cut the fruits into rough shapes.
2.    Thread the fruits through the lemongrass alternating every third fruit with a lime leaf.
3.    Chill until required or place on a BBQ or grill and cook for 2 minutes on either side.
4.    Serve hot or cold.

Ingredients

·         ½ pineapple, peeled and cored
·         2 mangoes, peeled, halved and de-stoned
·         1 papaya, peeled, halved and de-seeded
·         1 dragon fruit, peeled
·         2 kiwi fruit, peeled
·         12 lychees, peeled and de-stoned
·         ¼ watermelon (seedless)
·         12 kaffir lime leaves, washed
·         6 lemon grass sticks, outer leaves removed

Preparation method

1.    Cut the fruits into rough shapes.
2.    Thread the fruits through the lemongrass alternating every third fruit with a lime leaf.
3.    Chill until required or place on a BBQ or grill and cook for 2 minutes on either side.
4.    Serve hot or cold.

 

source: www.bbc.co.uk


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