Cider Chat 383: The Medlar Specialist & Her Delicious Medlar Book
Oct 18, 2023
01:00:28
Meet the Medlar Specialist
Jane Steward, is the world’s premier Medlar Specialist. She is both a Grower and Producer of medlar preserves at Eastgate Larder, based in the UK, and the Author of the first ever book featuring Medlars called, “Medlars: Growing & Cooking
Jane Steward picking Medlars at Eastgate Larder
In this Medlar Chat- What is a Medlar (pome, what do they look like) and why should we care about Medlars?
- What do they taste like?
- Where do Medlars grow and where did they come from?
- Growing Medlars
- Medlar cultivars
- When to pick the fruit?
- A bit about how Jane came to be a “Medlar Specialist"
Cider Chat recommends supporting your local independent book stores. Jane's Medlar book is available on Amazon and by purchasing via this link Cider Chat does receive a kick back as an affiliate of Amazon at no further cost to you.
Eastgate Larder Products- Medlar Jelly
- Medlar Chutney
- Medlar Gin Liqueur
- Website: https://www.eastgatelarder.co.uk/
Mentions in this Chat
- Fermentis: SafCider™ Yeasts for your cider!
- Visit Idaho and taste the ciders! More info at https://nwcider.com/map
- Heritage Orchard Conference https://www.uidaho.edu/cals/sandpoint-organic-agriculture-center/conference