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You’ve tasted strawberries, oranges, and grapes—but have you tried rambutans or dragon fruit? Host Mary DeAngelis introduces you to these two unique fruits that look funny but taste great.
“Buy a pack at the store and let the kids have fun with it!”
- Slice through just the spikey part, then apply a gentle amount of pressure at the end and pop the fruit out.
- Tastes like a cross between a sweet plum and a giant peeled grape.
- These are tremendous in cocktails like a Rambutini, simple syrups, rice pudding, and gelato.
Fun Facts
- Grows on the rambutan tree, which is typically 80 feet tall.
- Native to Malaysia and Indonesia.
- Contains vitamins C and D plus fiber and iron.
“It may look intimidating, but could not be easier to prepare.”
- Slice lengthwise, peel off the leathery skin, and eat the white part.
- Tastes like a cross between a pear and a kiwi.
- Toss a couple in fruit salad and add to desserts as a summertime conversation piece.
Fun Facts
- Also called pitaya because it grows on the pitaya cactus.
- Native to Central America.
- Contains vitamin C and protein plus calcium and iron.
