Kei Apple
By: Anonymous

About

Bright yellow to orange fruit with similarly colored flesh, having a acidic flavor. The fruits are very juicy and resemble small flattened apricots.

Information
Translations: ケイアップル, كى أبل, 케이 애플, קיי אפל, Kei एप्पल, 凯阿普尔, Срби јабука, Кей Apple


Physical Description
Small bright yellow fruit, looks like a slightly flattened loquat.  Its skin has a velvety texture and is quite firm. Turns more orange in colour as it ripens, and sometimes has a red blush. The kei apple tree looks a bit like a small-leafed citrus from a distance.  It has viciously sharp thorns along its branches.


Preparation and Use

Cleaning: No need to clean kei apples if they have fallen onto the ground, beyond a quick rinse in running water to remove dust and grass.