Tamarillos page 5

Tamarillos are a good source of vitamin C, vitamin E, carotene and fibre.

Decorate trifles, pavlovas and salads with rings of gold and red tamarillo Substitute tamarillos for cherries in a Black Forest Gateau

Tamarillo and Bacon Stir Fry 1 large kumara, chopped 2 Onions , chopped 5 rashers of Bacon, sliced into strips Stir fry until nearly cooked then add: 1 tblsp finely chopped ginger 2-3 red tamarillos, diced Stir fry a little more then finely slice 1/2 a red cabbage and place on top. Turn heat down and very gently simmer with a lid on until cabbage is cooked. Lightly toss and serve with rice and whole boiled small beetroots.

Tamarillo and Apple Muffins 2 cups self rising flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/3 cup light brown sugar 2 large eggs 2 ozs (50 g) melted unsalted butter 1/2 large cooking (Granny Smith) apple, peeled cored and grated and 1 large tamarillo peeled and chopped. 1 teaspoon vanilla essence 1/3 cup seedless raisins 1/4 cup milk Pre heat oven to 190 degrees F Mix sifted flour, cinnamon and baking powder. In a separate bowl beat eggs and sugar stir in melted butter, grated apple ,tamarillos and vanilla. Stir and add raisins and milk. Stir. Fold in flour mixture - do not overmix. Spoon into paper cases or thoroughly greased muffin tins. Bake 15-20 mins .

Tamarillo Cream Crepes 4 cups fresh peeled sliced and sprinkled in sugar tamarillos 1 - 14 oz (375ml) can of sweetened condensed milk 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 cup heavy cream , whipped 12 dessert crepes Beat milk with lemon juice until thick. Fold in sliced tamarillo and whipped cream. Divide among crepes, and fold. Garnish with additional whipped cream and a slice of tamarillo or kiwi fruit on top.  6 servings.

Tamarillo Royale Poach eight small tamarillos that have been peeled and quartered lengthwise in a little sugar and water and 1/4 teasp chinese five spice, then drain. In individual dessert bowls layer tamarillo with 1 cup of cream that has been whipped and has had 3 small meringues broken up into it.Top with a small meringue. Dust with carob powder.  back.........