Homegrown

These 'sour figs' are the dried fruit of a succulent ground cover (Carpobrotus edulis). I have planted lots of it in the garden last year as they are very drought-resistant. Very pleased that I now have my own crop of it as it is not readily available in shops. The inside consists of a salty sour-sweet jam-like substance with lots of little seeds in it. An acquired taste ;).

[Angelika van Rooyen]

Interesting fruit, I have never seen it before

[Dianne]

Something I have never heard of, and since they are not available here,an acquired taste I’ll probably never have!

[Etienne]

I have plenty in my garden in Brittany and I did not know they were edible ! Thanks for the information. I will certainly try them.

[Monique]

Beautiful colour and shape, and interesting too ; never seen it bfore

[Peter H]

Well, they look very attractive!

[Louise]

@etienne Hi Etienne, if the fruit are very dry and hard, you can soak them in water overnight or however long it takes, to soften them (which then makes the contents juicier).

[Etienne]

@lmsa Thanks for the tip, I will try when I will be back in Brittany. I am currently using these plants as ground cover and for their decorative flowers.

[haskar]

I have never seen it before. Lovely shot.