Last week Jen showed me a paw paw. She bought it a farmers market. It has a floral quality, slight banana taste, and a custard texture. The skin is tough like an avocado, but not as thick. I was so impressed by them that I went and bought some this weekend.
There are several seeds in the fruit that are like a fave bean.
The flesh is golden yellow and can be mashed and used in cookies or muffins.
The fruit is native to North America and is high in protein. Go to here to learn more. There is even a paw paw festival in Ohio. The graphic advertising the festival is very nice.
The fruit reminds me the life is full of surprises if your eyes are open. Also, it is an odd and sad truth that we live unaware of richness of our environment. I realized this a few years ago when I learned about Michigan's lizard the Five-lined skink, the Marble salamander, and the spotted turtle (all endangered).
Paw Paw Cookies
Pre-heat oven to 350.
3/4 c mashed paw paw flesh (seeds and skin removed)
1/4 cup soft butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup flour
1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 coarsely chopped walnuts
Mix butter and sugar. Blend in egg. Mix in flour and baking powder. Mix in the paw paw mash. Finally add walnuts. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake for 12 min.
A rare and wonderful treat!
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