I fell across some strange-looking fruit in Lidl (in Portugal). I had no signal, so couldn't translate, but I wondered… could these be Medlars?
Indeed they are.
I have never had a Medlar, or even seen one before now, but a hazy part of my brain suggested that they pair with cheese.
I Googled and they are indeed suggested for pairing with cheese. Unfortunately I haven't tried them yet. Google also told me that Medlars need to be bletted before they can be eaten.
Pic is of my Medlars , bletting away in the Portuguese sunshine.
Bletting is simply a ripening process. After picking, Medlars need to be left to fully ripen. Put them in a single layer, in the sun, it said. Don't eat them until they look thoroughly over-ripened and possibly rotten. Hmm…
It's going to be a while, my Medlars have been letting for four days already and show no sign of going brown and shrivelled yet.
Anyway, I am here to enquire: have any of you had Medlars with Cheese?
Is it a positive experience?
Is it worth my patience?
Most importantly, what's a good cheese choice? 🧀
by crooked_woman