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Tropical almond brittle: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Tropical almond brittle: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa)

Tropical Almond (Terminalia catappa)

Tropical almond brittle

Tropical almond brittle

🍴 Tropical almond brittle: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • 🟢Caramelize sugar, stir in roasted tropical almonds (Terminalia catappa), spread thin.
  • 🟢Let cool, harden, and break into crunchy, nutty shards.

    • Tropical Almond Brittle

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups roasted tropical almonds (Terminalia catappa)
    • 1 1/2 cups sugar
    • 1/2 cup water
    • 1 tbsp butter
    • Pinch of salt

    Instructions

    1. Combine sugar, water, and salt in a saucepan.
    2. Cook over medium heat until sugar caramelizes to a golden amber color.
    3. Remove from heat and quickly stir in roasted tropical almonds.
    4. Pour onto parchment paper and spread into a thin layer.
    5. Let cool completely, then break into brittle shards.

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Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Java plum (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)

Java plum (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)

Java plum cooler

Java plum cooler

🍴 Java plum cooler: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • 🔵Crush ripe java plums (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan), mix with sugar, salt, and cold water.
  • 🔵A tangy, thirst-quenching drink.

Java Plum Cooler

Ingredients

  • 1 cup ripe Java plums (Syzygium cumini, Jambolan)
  • 2 to 3 tbsp sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Wash and crush the ripe Java plums. Strain the pulp to collect the juice.
  2. Mix the juice with sugar, salt, and cold water. Stir until the sugar dissolves.
  3. Serve chilled over ice.

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June plum juice: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

June plum juice: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

June Plum tree Ambarella (Spondias cytherea)

June Plum tree Ambarella (Spondias cytherea)

June plum juice

June plum juice

🍴 June plum juice: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • 🟡Blend June plums with ginger, sugar, and water.
  • 🟡Tangy, spicy, and super refreshing.

June Plum Juice

Ingredients

  • June plums
  • Ginger
  • Sugar
  • Water

Instructions

  1. Blend June plums with ginger, sugar, and water.
  2. Serve chilled.

🛒 June Plum will fruit year around in your garden

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Allspice leaf stew: quick-n-fun exotic recipes. A Top Tropicals Garden Blog post.

Allspice leaf stew: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Allspice leaves

Allspice leaves

Allspice leaf stew

Allspice leaf stew

🍴 Allspice leaf stew: quick-n-fun exotic recipes
  • 🟢Simmer fresh allspice leaves with meat, beans, and vegetables.
  • 🟢Adds a deep clove-cinnamon flavor without any powder.

    • Allspice Leaf Stew

    Ingredients

    • Fresh allspice leaves
    • Meat
    • Beans
    • Mixed vegetables

    Instructions

    1. Simmer fresh allspice leaves with meat, beans, and vegetables.
    2. Cook until tender and aromatic.

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