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Very interesting thread. I have never heard of this one before. Star-Cherry (or Starcherry) is a very good name. The hyphen or one-word spelling both indicate that it is not a variety of true cherry. Other examples: Sugar-Apple, Pineapple.
Adam,I just ate another pitangatuba today! I picked another one for tomorrow before the possums/squirrels savor it. I wish I had a nice plump miracle fruit to prep my taste buds! Well, I guess I can live without it. Pitangatubas have a strong and fragrant smell. The possums and squirrels have stolen a bunch of them.
don't know if I'd prefer these pickled. they are almost too large, with too succulent and juicy of a texture to eat pickled (especially whole fruits) most food items i enjoy pickled are savory, not sweet, and with a crisp or firm texture...like cucumber, carrot,
Hi Adam,When I eat them and thinking about the taste, at first my taste buds are confused because there is something unique about the flavor. But after a few seconds then I get that apricot flavor in my mouth. Were you the one mentioning that you sensed a little pineapple flavor? For me there may be a tiny hint of pineapple flavor but the best comparison I can come up with is the reminiscence of a sour apricot, with intensive aroma. I don't really know what a piney taste is.TomasPS. Looks like the fruit gets a little larger the second year of fruiting (but I see no difference after the 2nd or 3rd fruiting the same year). At least for me.