Pomerac is a tasty seasonal fruit in T&T, Jamaica and the wider Caribbean. It is beautiful, bright red when ripe, and has soft, white flesh that has a similar texture to apple.

The fruit is oblong-shaped and dark red in color, although some varieties have white or pink skins. The flesh is white and surrounds a large seed. Its taste is bland but refreshing. Jam is prepared by stewing the flesh with brown sugar and ginger. [citation needed] The tree is a medium to large perennial, growing 5-15 meters tall.

Aug 24, 2016 · Like most fruits, its fruit contains good amounts of anti-oxidants. It also has a high water content (91%), low in calories (25 kcal per cup) and carbohydrate (4.38%). It is a fair source of vitamin C (24.78%) (source). We use pomerac in many ways such as in jam and jellies, juices, stewed sweets and pickles.

Oct 28, 2021 · In Trinidad, it's known as Pomerac, and we have a variety of uses for it, like juice, jam, chow, and right off the tree. The fruit has an oblong shape, red to a pink exterior color, and a white inner flush. The flavor profile is sweet with floral notes, and the texture is crisp and crunchy.

Pommerac chow is a simple Trini fruit salad. It is made with a combination of pommerac (rose apple), culantro (chadon beni), garlic, chili peppers, lime juice, water, salt, and pepper.

Mar 24, 2025 · From breakfast to dessert, there are many recipes that call for jam. Use up a jar of jam in sweet and savory foods like sandwiches, cookies, and fruit bars.

The juicy, shiny, red fruit of Pommerac. which is native to the Pacific Islands, makes an excellent jam when stewed with brown sugar and ginger. Other names: pomme malac., Malay apple, pomerac, otaheite apple, mountain apple. Translations: Поммерац. The fruit is oblong - to pear shaped with a dark red skin and white flesh; sometimes it is seedless.

May 22, 2011 · Need I say anything about how Pommerac tastes or about pommerac chow? Every Trini and perhaps anyone from the West Indies must have some recollection of how a good pommerac tastes, especially when the fruit is freshly picked. Ah! That semi fibrous, watery, sweet goodness: it doesn't get any better than this... The Pommerac Fruit

May 7, 2020 · CHUNKY POMERAC JAM! . . Home grown, homemade fruit preserves. $30 a jar! Order now with your bread for the weekend! . . No additives or preservatives! ....

Cut the pomerac into chunks and place in a large bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Let rest for approximately ½ hour in refrigerator if desired to allow the flavours to blend and the salt to draw liquid from the fruit. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.