Mespilus germanica or hawthorn, to improve their performance in different soils. "Mespilus germanica" fruits are hard and acidic, but become edible after being softened, 'bletted', by frost, or naturally in storage given sufficient time. Once softening begins, the skin rapidly takes on a wrinkled texture and turns dark brown, and the inside reduces to the consistency and flavour reminiscent of apple sauce. This process can confuse those new to medlars, as a softened fruit looks as if it has spoiled. Once bletted, the fruit can be eaten raw and is often eaten as a dessert, or used to make medlar jelly. They
Lady Alice (apple) Among its specialty characteristics is that it does not brown quickly even if cut open, and keeps shape and texture at high temperature baking. Lady Alice is distinguished from other cultivars with its pink blush over creamy-yellow background; the background color darkens after harvest. The fruit is harvested in the fall, and can be available between February and May, especially in March when it is at its best. Lady Alice (apple) Lady Alice is a cultivar of domesticated apple which was discovered in 1979 at an orchard near Gleed, Washington, as a chance seedling and is a registered trademark by