Tag: wild fruits

Java Water

INTRODUCTION Living a botanically rich lifestyle is pretty easy. Even if you don’t know how to cook, don’t like to cook or are too busy to cook, the simple act of adding flowers to what you are drinking adds biodiversity to your diet. INGREDIENTS 5 Java Plum leaves 1 quart water PREPARATION STEP 1 Harvest …

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Java Plum Orange Meringue Pie

INTRODUCTION This pie has a smooth custard filling, topped with a light, slightly tart meringue and Java Plum fruits.  It’s a delicious expression of one of our favorite flavor combinations, orange and Java Plum. INGREDIENTS 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked 1 cup sugar 3 tablespoons organic cornstarch 3 egg yolks, slightly beaten 1 1/2 …

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Java Plum Starfruit Crisp

INTRODUCTION This is an easy sweet treat, perfect after a day of foraging. And it’s gluten-free! We adapted this recipe from FitFoodieFinds.com. INGREDIENTS Filling: 5 cups chopped starfruit 3 cups pitted Java Plum fruit 2 cups blueberries 1 cup coconut sugar 1/2 cup almond flour 2 teaspoons cinnamon Topping:  1/2 cup almond flour 1 teaspoon …

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Java Plum Pit Vinegar

INTRODUCTION This tasty infused vinegar is amazing in dressing & sauce recipes, simply on its own, drinks – use it whenever you want to add a mildly sweet wild vinegar flavor to your dish. INGREDIENTS Java Plum Pits Organic apple cider vinegar STEP 1 Remove the pits from your Java Plums. Use the fruit in …

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Java Plum Mac Nut Spread

INTRODUCTION A probiotic macadamia nut spread perfect for smearing on crackers or veggies with a unique creamy java plum flavor. INGREDIENTS 2 cups macadamia nuts 2 capsules probiotic starter 2.5 cups filtered water 1/2 cup java plum juice 1/4 cup java plums, depitted 3 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon salt STEP 1 Empty probiotic capsules into …

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Strawberry Guava Popsicles

Strawberry guava popsicles, it’s a thing! Did you know strawberry guavas are rich in phenolic compounds? Being so high in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti microbial activity that they could be marketed as a “functional food” commercially. When we forage Strawberry Guava, we know we need to them within 24 hours or risk losing some of …

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