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White Corn
White corn is a sweet corn variety. Its ears are wrapped in tightly layered pale lime green to white husks. One ear of corn can contain up to 400 kernels growing in rows lengthwise.
Cantaloupe Melon
The cantaloupe is defined by two elements: its roughly netted stone and green colored skin and its aromatic orange-coral colored flesh. When perfectly ripe, the flesh is juicy, unctuous and sweet.
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Seasons/Availability
The Pakistan mulberry is in season from May to mid-June, and later in higher elevations.
Current Facts
Pakistan mulberries are a variety of M. macroura.
Description/Taste
The Pakistan mulberry, while similar to the Persian mulberry is a separate species. It is elongated in shape, usually three inches long, and dark purple in color with a green stem. The fruit is mild, with a unique sweet and spicy flavor, and balanced acidity.
Applications
Pakistan mulberries can be used in both sweet and savory applications. Fold into muffin or cake batters, bake into pies and tarts, cook down with sweet spices to top cheesecake. Simmer with red wine and savory spices as a sauce for red meat or game birds. Cook down with sugar, lemon juice and ground cardamom to a jam-like consistency and pour into jars to use as a spread. Ferment into mead, or infuse light spirits such as vodka or gin.
Geography/History
This mulberry variety is native to Pakistan and India, where it can be found in forested areas. It is related to the white mulberry, which is eaten both fresh and dried throughout Asia.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pakistan Mulberry. One
is easiest, three is harder.
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Seasons/Availability
The Pakistan mulberry is in season from May to mid-June, and later in higher elevations.
Current Facts
Pakistan mulberries are a variety of M. macroura.
Description/Taste
The Pakistan mulberry, while similar to the Persian mulberry is a separate species. It is elongated in shape, usually three inches long, and dark purple in color with a green stem. The fruit is mild, with a unique sweet and spicy flavor, and balanced acidity.
Applications
Pakistan mulberries can be used in both sweet and savory applications. Fold into muffin or cake batters, bake into pies and tarts, cook down with sweet spices to top cheesecake. Simmer with red wine and savory spices as a sauce for red meat or game birds. Cook down with sugar, lemon juice and ground cardamom to a jam-like consistency and pour into jars to use as a spread. Ferment into mead, or infuse light spirits such as vodka or gin.
Geography/History
This mulberry variety is native to Pakistan and India, where it can be found in forested areas. It is related to the white mulberry, which is eaten both fresh and dried throughout Asia.
Recipe Ideas
Recipes that include Pakistan Mulberry. One
is easiest, three is harder.| HomeBrewTalk.com |
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Mulberry Mead |
| If Your Rhubarb is Backwards |
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Mulberry Conserve with Vanilla and Orange Zest |
