Kiwi berry

Kiwaï

What it is

The same genus as the kiwi, but the vine survives winters near −30 °C, which is why it fruits in Burgundy, Poland and Ontario where kiwi will not set. The skin is smooth and thin enough to eat, so it goes in whole like a grape — and there is nowhere to hide a bruise.

In the kitchen

Buy them firm and finish them in a paper bag with an apple for two or three days; picked already soft, they are on their way out. They hold a fortnight in the fridge and no longer — freeze the surplus whole.

Goes with

Honey Cream Almond Lime Mint White chocolate Yogurt Pistachio

Same species

Kiwi

In season alongside

Bell pepper Prickly pear Nashi pear Watermelon Yacon Apple

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