We have lived in this house for 25.5 years and always made fun of the idiot who planted a rangpur tree in our backyard. Of course we thought it was an ornamental orange which seems ridiculous in Los Angeles. They taste like battery acid and visitors always beg to try one and regret it. It produces so much fruit with no tending and has been merely an annoyance because they fall and rot on the patio… UNTIL yesterday when I made your syrup and was blown away how delicious it is! Oh yes, mix it with gin and it’s magic! L’chaim!
I never would have known but for my son’s research what the tree really was. I think I’ll try making marmalade next. Have a good recipe?
Dear Emily,
We have lived in this house for 25.5 years and always made fun of the idiot who planted a rangpur tree in our backyard. Of course we thought it was an ornamental orange which seems ridiculous in Los Angeles. They taste like battery acid and visitors always beg to try one and regret it. It produces so much fruit with no tending and has been merely an annoyance because they fall and rot on the patio… UNTIL yesterday when I made your syrup and was blown away how delicious it is! Oh yes, mix it with gin and it’s magic! L’chaim!
I never would have known but for my son’s research what the tree really was. I think I’ll try making marmalade next. Have a good recipe?
Thanks so much for your comment Aviva. What a funny story. I am excited that you plan to use your limes more. This recipe for a marmalade should work – this is a very reputable blog: http://www.autumnmakesanddoes.com/2012/03/07/rangpur-lime-marmalade/