Lipote

Syzygium curranii, S. polycephaloides

fruit

Small berries of a Philippine rose apple tree, too sour for dessert: they are made into wine and jelly.

Origin

Philippines (Luzon, Mindoro, Samar, Leyte)

Season (United States)

all year round

Preparation

The berries are simmered with sugar for about twenty minutes, then sieved to remove the stones, into jelly or syrup; raw, they are too sour.

Molecules

In small amounts, not counted Pectins · Insoluble fibers

Did you know?

It grows wild, but is also cultivated for its fruit.