Figs

There is nothing like the unique taste and texture of fresh figs. They are sweet with a texture that combines the chewiness of their flesh, the smoothness of their skin, and the crunchiness of their seeds.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
12/8 oz Clamshell624x16x2.5285140
8/1# Clamshell824x16x2.5285140
6/12 oz Clamshell6.524x16x2.5285140
12/1 pt Basket1026x12x5158120
Full Tray 424x16x2.5308240
Half Tray212x6x2.53020600

A Few Reasons to Eat Figs

Lowers blood pressure

Assists in weight loss

Reduces risk of post-menopausal breast cancer

Figs Foccacia

The combination is so tasty and even better paired with a beer or glass of wine after a long day. California figs just got even better.

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Ingredients

  • 1 medium-size red onion
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • Coarse sea/kosher salt & freshly ground pepper to taste
  • Plain cornmeal
  • 1 pound bakery pizza dough
  • 8 fresh figs, halved
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves

Directions

  • ­Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium­high) heat. Cut onion into 3/4­ to 1­ inch slices. Brush onion slices with 1 Tbsp. olive oil, and season with sea salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Grill onion slices, without grill lid, 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until tender and lightly charred.
  • Preheat oven to 425°. Lightly dust work surface with cornmeal. Stretch dough into a 10­ to 12­inch oval on work surface. Place dough, cornmeal side down, on a greased baking sheet; drizzle with remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil. Rub oil into dough. Arrange fig halves and grilled onion over dough, pressing lightly.
  • Sprinkle with rosemary and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bake at 425° on lowest oven rack 15 to 20 minutes or until golden.

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Mandarins

Great as a snack, you can also add Mandarins to salads, or use their juice to make sauces.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
22 lb Loose Fill2217 x 11.5 x 8.58981

A Few Reasons to Eat Mandarins

Supports bone health

Lowers cholesterol and blood pressure

Boost immune system

Apple Avocado Salad with Mandarin Dressing

Mandarins are not only a wonderful snack, but a great ingredient for a salad dressing! Sweet and nutritious. No sugar or salt necessary.

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Ingredients

  • Salad
  • 1 (10 ounce) package baby greens
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 apple ­ peeled, cored and sliced
  • 1 avocado ­ peeled, pitted and diced

Directions

  • Dressing
  • 4 mandarin oranges, juiced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • salt to taste

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Kiwis

This delicious green seeded fruit is packed with Vitamin C and its flesh is almost creamy in consistency with an invigorating flavor that is unlike any other.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
Volume Fill Loose19.820x12x5.512896
Single Layer Trays820x12x3308240
16/1# Clamshells1624x16x516580
6/4# Clamshells2424x16x516580
20/1# Bags2020x12x5.512896

A Few Reasons to Eat Kiwis

Protects DNA

Prevents colon cancer & diabetic heart disease

Reduces cholesterol

Kiwi and Orange Curd Tart

This super sweet treat has tart lovers in mind and is enjoyable year-round.

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Ingredients

  • Kiwis

  • 1 sheet ready­rolled butter puff pastry
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 6 kiwi fruit
  • Orange Curd

  • 4 large eggs
  • 4 oranges, zested, juiced
  • 350g caster sugar
  • 225g unsalted butter, at room temperature, cut into small pieces
  • 1 tablespoon cornflour

Directions

Instructions - ­To make the orange curd, lightly whisk the eggs in a medium saucepan until pale. Add the orange zest and juice, caster sugar, butter and cornflour. Place the saucepan over medium heat and whisk the mixture continuously for about 7­8 minutes until thickened.

Reduce the heat to low and let the curd gently simmer for a further 2­3 minutes, still continuing to whisk. ­Remove the orange curd from the heat and set aside to cool completely.

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

Use a 22cm plate to measure and cut a circle from the pastry. Place the pastry on a lightly greased baking tray, then prick the top all over with a fork. Brush with egg and bake for 20 minutes until puffed and golden. Remove from oven and set aside to cool completely.

Just before serving, spread the pastry with 1 generous cup of the orange curd. Peel and slice the kiwi fruit into thin rounds. Place on the curd, overlapping each slice. Serve immediately.

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Plums

There are few fruits that come in such a beautiful variety of colors as the plum. They have a soft thin skin and burst with sweet flavor and juiciness.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
2 Layer Traypack14 - 1820x12x6.511888
Volume Loose Fill 2820x12x6.510880

A Few Reasons to Eat Plums

Protects brain cells

Increases absorption of iron

Promotes a healthy immune system

Honey-Lavender Plum Gratin

Gratins are not only for entrees, but also make for great desert. This Plum treat becomes even more tempting once honey and lavender has been added. Get

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Ingredients

  • Custard

  • 3/4 cup 1% milk
  • 3/4 teaspoon unsprayed fresh lavender buds, or 1/4 teaspoon dried, rinsed (see Ingredient note)
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Fruit and Topping

  • 4 medium plums, pitted and cut into eighths
  • 2 tablespoons sugar

Directions

Instructions - ­­To prepare custard: Heat milk in a small heavy saucepan over medium heat until steaming. Remove from heat. Add lavender, cover and let steep for 30 minutes.

­Strain milk through a fine sieve into a medium bowl. Return the milk to the saucepan and reheat until steaming.

­Whisk egg yolks, honey and cornstarch in a medium bowl until smooth. Gradually add the hot milk, whisking until blended. Return the mixture to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, until slightly thickened and starting to bubble gently, 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.

­Transfer to a clean bowl. Whisk in vanilla. Cover loosely and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour.

­To prepare fruit & topping: Preheat broiler. Coat an 11­by­7­inch oval gratin dish or 4 individual gratin dishes with cooking spray.

­Spoon custard evenly into the dish or dishes. Arrange plums on their sides, slightly overlapping, in a single layer over custard. Sprinkle sugar evenly over plums. Broil until plums are lightly caramelized, 5 to 7 minutes. Serve immediately.

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Apricots

The apricot is a little orange fruit that somewhat resembles somewhere between a peach and a plum. They have a soft skin and are not too juicy but smooth and sweet in flavor.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
1 Layer Traypack820x12x4188144
2 Layer Traypack13 - 1520x12x712896
3 Layer Traypack19 - 2120x12x7.511888
Volume Loose Fill2420x12x6.510880

A Few Reasons to Eat Apricots

Reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

Improves eye health

Aids in weight loss

Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios

Broiled Apricots with Fresh Ricotta and Pistachios

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 4 apricots, halved and pitted
  • 8 teaspoons fresh ricotta cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios

Directions

Instructions - ­Preheat broiler. Place sugar in a small saucer. Dip cut side of apricots in sugar to coat and transfer to a small broilerproof baking dish. Broil, rotating once, until apricots are caramelized and juicy, 3 to 4 minutes.

­Remove apricots from oven. Let cool slightly and top with ricotta and pistachios. Serve immediately.

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Limes

Limes carry a powerhouse of health benefits and are known to bring out the flavor in prepared food globally.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
3820x12x910660

A Few Reasons to Eat Limes

Aids in the prevention of cancer

Boosts immune system

Protects against arthritis

Mussels with Lime Juice and Mirin

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 7 limes)
  • 1/2 cup mirin rice wine
  • 1 teaspoon Asian fish sauce (nam pla)
  • 1 lemongrass stalk, sliced diagonally 1/8 inch thick
  • 3 scallions, sliced diagonally 1/8­inch thick
  • 1 green chile pepper, finely chopped
  • 2 pounds mussels, cleaned and beard removed
  • 1/2 seedless cucumber, cut into 1/4­inch dice
  • Fresh cilantro leaves, for garnish
  • Fresh basil leaves, for garnish

Directions

Instructions - ­Place wok over medium heat. Add the lime juice, mirin, fish sauce, lemongrass, scallions, and chile pepper; stir to combine.

­Bring to a simmer; add the mussels. Cover, and let simmer, stirring occasionally, until the mussels have opened, 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat; remove and discard mussels that have not opened. Stir in the cucumber. Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and basil.

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Persimmons

Persimmons are not only a seemingly exotic delicious treat but are also packed with various health benefits.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
1 Layer Traypack720x12x3258200
2 Layer Traypack13 - 1520x12x512896
Volume Loose Fill 2520x12x6.510880
24 - 1lb Bag2424x12x515575
10 - 3lb Bag3024x16x515575
8 3lb Clamshell2424x16x711555

A Few Reasons to Eat Persimmons

Prevents cancer

Improves digestion

Improves eye health

Instant Persimmon Sherbert

What a treat with no guilt added! Making Sherbet has never been easier.

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Ingredients

  • 8 fresh persimmons

Directions

Instructions - Simply cut off a piece of the pointed tip of the fruit, tightly wrap the fruit, and freeze for up to three months. Defrost the fruit in the refrigerator for about four hours, scoop the fruit, and enjoy!

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Pineapple Quince

The fragrant rich quince is not something you want to bite into raw, but adds a pleasant fruity aroma to many recipes and is also a wonderful side dish poached on its own.

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Pack Sizes Net Weight in lbs. Box Dimensions (inches) Height Tie Pallet
1 Layer Traypack10 - 1220x12x4.5188144
2 Layer Traypack20 - 2420x12x6.511888

A Few Reasons to Eat Pineapple Quince

Protects cell membranes and brain cells

Promotes a healthy immune system

Protects intestines

Rosy Poached Quince

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Ingredients

  • 7 cups water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 lemon (preferably unsprayed), cut in half
  • 1 vanilla bean, split lengthwise
  • 6 large, or 8 medium, quince

Directions

Instructions - ­Mix the water, sugar, honey, lemon and vanilla bean in a large non­reactive pot and turn it on to medium­to­high heat. You can add any additional spices or seasonings if you wish.

­While the liquid is heating, quarter, peel, and remove the cores of the quince. Make sure to removed anything tough for fibrous, being very careful with the knife.

­As you peel and prepare the quince quarters, slip each one into the simmering liquid. Once they’re all done, cover the pot with a round of parchment paper with a walnut­sized hole cut in the center and place it on top.

­Simmer the quince (do not boil) for at least an hour, until the quince are cooked through.

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