383: The Medlar Specialist & Her Delicious Medlar Book

Cider Chat

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"

The Book: Medlar, Growing and Cooking by Jane Steward (2023) published by Prospect Books

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

Contact the Jane Steward, The Medlar Specialist

• Website: https://www.eastgatelarder.co.uk/

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