If you’re into cool fruits, this is one you’ll want to try.
These little orange orbs are popping up around grocery stores right now.
What Are Cape Gooseberries?
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They’re part of the nightshade family, which also includes tomatoes, eggplants and tomatillos.
They have a unique flavor: sweet, tart, tangy and tropical.
Eaten raw, you pop ‘em in your mouth the same way you would any bite-size fruit.
The skin is a bit tougher and thicker than grapes but not quite as tough as a grape tomato.
They make excellent additions to salads, salsas and chutneys.
They pair nicely with cheese as well as frozen desserts.
Look for them in plastic clamshells in the produce section.
(Be aware, they may be labeled goldenberries, ground cherries or by another name.)
They’re sturdy fruitsstored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, they can last for a few weeks.
They can also be purchased dried, which make a great addition to salads and trail mix.
