Ugli fruit

Description

Ugli fruit is a type of tangelo, which is a variety of citrus fruit. They’re grown exclusively in Jamaica and come in different sizes varying in diameter from 4 inches to 6 inches and many varieties of colour from green to greenish-yellow, to yellow, and some even orange! They are only harvested and sent to market after they have ripened on the tree, so what is found in the store is always ripe fruit even though the skin may be green. Inside, the flesh is always orange to deep orange.

It was discovered growing wild in Jamaica over 80 years ago. The original tree is believed to have been a hybrid formed from the Seville orange, the grapefruit and the tangerine families.

The fresh flavour of ugli fruit is delicious in many recipes, adding a subtle tang to both sweet and savoury combinations. It is exceedingly juicy, and has a flavour that does not need added sugar unless you have a very sweet tooth. The simplest way to serve ugli fruit, is to cut them in half, loosen the segments, and eat with a spoon – this is a delicious breakfast dish.

Ugli fruit are remarkably juicy, and squeeze easily for refreshing drinks. A glass of ugli fruit juice makes a refreshing, flavourful change to fresh squeezed orange or grapefruit. The juice is also delicious warmed as a hot toddy with rum, and sweetened with honey or brown sugar.

When buying the ugli fruit, do not be misled by their appearance, you will love their sweet and tangy flavour!

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Average weight of current stock – 340g per fruit.