We made medlar* jelly today. This is only the second crop off the tree so
there is only one jar. The flavour is great (like a spicy aromatic apple)
and the colour is a vibrant clear orange-scarlet, the texture is however,
er, firm to say the least. There are almost no recipes about for medlars so
we adapted from some for quinces. It appears that medlars have much pectin
and more experiments are required. OTOH I may slice it and eat it with
cheese, if anybody is interested I will keep you posted.

Next year we hope to have a bigger crop and will test other recipes and
maybe mix it with quince or apple. I can see why medlars have never made it
to the supermarket as fresh fruit but the jelly/jam/preserves have great
potential.

A while ago my wife went googling for "cumquat jam" (we have a cumquat tree
that produces quite nicely) and ended up at some web pages featuring people
who wanted to do odd things with their clothes off and be photographed doing
it. We never did find out what "cumquat jam" means other than a sweet
preserve made from cumquats. Given the generally civilised nature of this NG
I don't need to be told right now.

I hope I don't get black-listed by your nanny software due to some
connotation or use of "medlar jelly" that I am unaware of.

David

* Medlars are a fruit related to quinces and apples, the appearance and
texture of the fruit is odd, perhaps an acquired taste, but the flavour is
unique. If you grow, or can grow, apples in your area try a medlar for
something different.