My favourite fruits
My Favourite Fruit(s, in no order of preference):
- Apples, theoretically. My ideal apple is not very sweet, and it is extremely flavourful. With various apple-y nuances. With a good snap, and crunch, and it is juicy. And fragrant. Mmm. Never had this apple.
- Guava, when ripe.
- Jambu (water pear?)
- Cherries
- Blueberries (when in season)
- Strawberries (when beautiful)
- Other berries
- Pomegranate
- Passionfruit
- Grapefruit
- Mangoes
- Mangosteens
- Lemons. God, lemons. Nigel Slater says that there isn't anything that isn't improved with some lemon.
- Oranges, when in season.
- Pomelo, when sweet.
- Durian
- Duku Langsat
- Pears, when ripe
- Kiwis, the yellow kind especially
- Bananas of all colours.
- Avocados
- Grapes, cold. Their skins tighten and their texture improves. Who can resist a cold grape?
- Persimmons, only when ripe. Described by Nigel Slater as nearly jewel-like in texture and appearance. He knows his fruit. "Eat an unripe persimmon and you'll never forget it."
- Limes, for their zest, colour and juice.
- Dragonfruit, especially the pink kind, but never juiced.