These fruits that start with Q is a comprehensive list of multiple delicious fruits that all begin with the letter Q! While some of these fruits may be entirely new for you, all of them are tasty! Get ready to learn all about these fun and exciting fruits!
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- 9 Fruits Beginning With Q
- 1. Quandong Fruit
- 2. Quararibea Cordata Fruit
- 3. Queen Anne Cherries
- 4. Queen Tahiti Pineapples
- 5. Queen's Forelle Pear
- 6. Quenepa Fruit
- 7. Querina Apples
- 8. Quinault Strawberries
- 9. Quince Fruit
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9 Fruits Beginning With Q
It isn't easy to find many things that begin with the letter Q, especially fruits! While this list may be much shorter than my other fruits that start with lists, it is still loaded with delicious options!
From unique choices like quandong fruit to more familiar fruits like Queen Anne cherries, you will find something tasty to try! I can't wait to eat them all!
1. Quandong Fruit
The quandong fruit, native to Australia, is a small, bright red fruit with a unique tangy flavor. With its distinctive taste, similar to a combination of tartness and sweetness, the quandong adds a zesty twist to sweet and savory dishes.
Whether enjoyed fresh or used in jams and sauces, this little fruit is completely delicious.
2. Quararibea Cordata Fruit
The quararibea cordata fruit, also known as nanche or chupa-chupa, is a tropical delight from Central and South America. With a vibrant green outside, the fruit has a sweet, juicy pulp with a unique combination of tangy and tropical flavors.
3. Queen Anne Cherries
Queen Anne cherries are delightful, sweet fruits. They have a wonderful combination of tartness and sweetness, so these cherries are perfect for enjoying as a snack or in your favorite desserts.
4. Queen Tahiti Pineapples
Queen Tahiti pineapples are a tropical fruit that is both juicy and tangy. With their bright golden color and refreshing flavor, these pineapples are the perfect way to enjoy tropical flavors.
5. Queen's Forelle Pear
The queen's Forelle pear is a petite fruit known for its vibrant green skin and red blushes. With a crisp and juicy texture, this pear has a sweet flavor that transitions smoothly from a subtle tartness, making it a delightful addition to any fruit bowl or dessert.
6. Quenepa Fruit
Quenepa fruit, also known as Spanish lime or mamoncillo, is a small, round tropical fruit with tough, green skin. Inside is a juicy and sweet flesh that surrounds a large seed.
With a taste that's a mix of tangy and sweet, quenepa is a popular snack in many tropical regions, enjoyed for its unique flavor and refreshing qualities.
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7. Querina Apples
Querina apples are crisp and sweet, making them a perfect snack for any occasion. With their vibrant red and yellow colors, these apples offer an ideal balance of juiciness and a hint of tartness.
Whether enjoyed alone or in salads, querina apples add a wonderful, refreshing flavor.
8. Quinault Strawberries
Quinault strawberries are vibrant red berries with a sweet and juicy flavor. These strawberries are perfect for snacking, adding to salads, or topping off your favorite desserts.
9. Quince Fruit
The quince fruit, resembling a cross between an apple and a pear, is golden-yellow when ripe. With a tough exterior that gives way to fragrant, sweet flesh when cooked, quinces are often used in jams, desserts, and savory dishes.
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My favorite fruit on this list has to be the quince! I love using it to make some pasta frola!
Of course, you can never go wrong with strawberries or apples, either!
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Ingredients
Pastry Dough
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¾ cups sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¾ cup butter (1 ½ sticks - unsalted, cubed and chilled)
- 2 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 1 orange zested (reserve the juice for the quince filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Quince Filling
- 14 oz quince paste (cubed)
- 3 tablespoon orange juice (reserved from zesting)
- 10 oz Dulce de Leche (½ cup or about ¾ths of a 13.4 oz can)
Egg Wash, Glaze & Garnish
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
- powdered sugar or shredded coconut (optional garnish)
(Note: 2x or 3x only changes the ingredient list)
Instructions
Shortcrust Pastry Dough
- In the bowl of a food processor, or a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients including all-purpose flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Pulse or whisk the dry ingredients together then add the cold, cubed butter.
- Pulse briefly until the butter is a fine, pea-sized crumble. Use a pastry cutter, or a set of butter knives in crisscrossed motion, if making the crust by hand.
- Add the wet ingredients including egg yolks, egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest.
- Combine just enough so that the ingredients are thoroughly incorporated.
- If needed, add small amounts of cold water (or milk) to bring the pastry dough together but not enough that it gets a wet consistency.
- Gather the shortcrust dough together and form into a disc. Wrap in plastic cling film and refrigerate to chill for 30 minutes while you make the quince filling.
Quince Filling
- Cut the quince paste into cubed chunks.
- Add the cubed quince, orange juice, and dulce de leche to a heavy bottom saucepan.
- Heat the quince mixture over a low heat setting. stirring frequently using a spatula.
- Use your spatula to help break up the cubed quince until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps. Remove from heat.
Assemble the Pasta Frola
- Preheat your oven and a baking sheet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Portion the chilled dough into a ⅔rd portion and a remaining ⅓rd portion for the lattice strips.
- Set the second portion aside and roll the first portion out on a lightly floured surface until about ¼ inch in thickness.
- Roll the rolled dough up onto your rolling pin to transfer over your tart pan. Slide it up and over gently letting the pastry fall into and fill the tart pan.
- Press the dough down into the tart pan gently, filling the fluted edges if your pan has them. Roll the rolling pin over the top of the tart pan to trim the excess. Use the excess to patch and fill any holes or thin spots if needed.
- Dock the bottom crust using a fork to puncture the dough.
- Pour the cooled quince filling into your prepared tart pan and smooth the top of the filling.
- Roll out the remaining shortcrust pastry dough until about ¼ inch thickness and cut into thin strips. Arrange the strips in a lattice pattern over the quince filling. Seal the strips at the crust edges.
- In a small bowl mix the egg and water, then brush onto the lattice strips before baking.
- Place the assembled pasta frola onto your preheated baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees F) centered on the middle oven rack for 40-45 minutes. The crust should be a light golden brown and the quince filling should be set when done. Mini pasta frolas should take approximately 20 minutes to bake.
- In a small bowl combine the apricot preserves with a drizzle of warm water, then brush onto the baked lattice strips.
- Transfer the baked pasta frola to a wire cooling rack. Your tart can be served while slightly warm or at room temperature. Garnish with sifted confectioners sugar or shredded coconut.
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