Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry

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Aunt Molly’s Ground Cherry

This heirloom is not actually a cherry, but rather a small ground tomato. The fruits were recorded in horticultural literature as early as 1837 in Pennsylvania and are still common today at roadside stands in late summer. This outstanding Polish variety is prized for its clean flavor. This tomato has pineapple and vanilla flavor. Because of their high pectin count, they can be used for preserves, pies, over ice cream or in fresh fruit salads.

Image: © Marco del Comune & Oliver Migliore

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Pennsylvania