Medlar specialist Jane Steward tells everything she knows (a lot!) about growing and using the wonderful medlar in this guide to the little-known fruit. Order now and we'll throw in a free £5 gift voucher. Jane founded Eastgate Larder in 2016 and is dedicated to reviving the overlooked and forgotten medlar, Mespilus germanica. She's been holder of the Plant Heritage National Collection of medlars since 2020 and tends 115 medlar trees in North Norfolk, producing amazing medlar jelly from the fruit. The book contains a wealth of medlar recipes, both savoury and sweet, some from other well known cooks and food writers, as well as those created in Jane's own kitchen. It includes a comprehensive guide to care of your medlar tree, and information about the origins of this fascinating fruit. “At last: the book about medlars. This beautifully written hymn to that most under-appreciated fruit covers everything from its history to the inventive, delicious recipes that will have you making the most of its unique and special flavour. An essential read for those with a foot in the kitchen or the garden.”Mark Diacono - Food writer, winner of the André Simon Food Book of the Year Published by Prospect Books, April 2023, 200 pages
