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Date: 12 Jan 2026

Cherry of the Rio Grande quick compote: quick-n-fun exotic recipes

Cherry of the Rio Grande quick compote over pancakes

Cherry of the Rio Grande quick compote over pancakes

Eugenia aggregata - Cherry of the Rio Grande fruit

Eugenia aggregata - Cherry of the Rio Grande fruit

🍴 Cherry of the Rio Grande Quick Compote

This fast cherry compote is made from Cherry of the Rio Grande (Eugenia aggregata). It is tart, rich, and perfect over pancakes, waffles, toast, or warm bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Cherry of the Rio Grande fruit, pitted
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons water

Instructions

  1. Place cherries and water in a small saucepan.
  2. Simmer over medium heat until the cherries soften and release juice.
  3. Mash lightly with a spoon for a chunky texture.
  4. Spoon warm compote over pancakes or bread and serve immediately.

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Date: 29 Apr 2024

Fun Facts: Cacao beans

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

Cacao Chocolate Tree (Theobroma cacao)

📖 Fun Facts: Cacao beans (Theobroma cacao) were used to make chocolate, and the ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations valued cacao beans as currency 💰 Can we use chocolate as money?
  • 🍫 Chocolate tree has large dark green leaves that shade the fruit pods which grow directly from the trunk and branches.
  • 🍫 The flesh of the fruit is eaten as a dessert, and the seeds are the raw material of chocolate. Hot chocolate can be made by drying the seeds, roasting, grinding, and adding milk.
  • 🍫 This exotic rare tree makes a gem of a houseplant collection.


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Date: 26 Apr 2025

Fun Facts About the Guava Flower