In honor of the 12th Annual Ohio Paw Paw Festival, I thought it was a proper occasion to post something about one of our most unique and delectable native fruits, the Paw Paw. Delicious on their own, ripe off the tree, there are several ways to enjoy this wonderful fruit.
Paw paw pulp can be frozen and stored for baking recipes and smoothies. Just scrape the fruit from the skin removing the skins and measure into quart sized freezer bags. Freeze bags flat for easy storage. The pulp makes a great substitute for bananas in recipes and is delicious in pancake or waffle batter.
One of my favorite ways to enjoy paw paws is in a lassi. A traditional Indian yogurt drink, a lassi is quite simple to make and a delightful treat. Blend 1 cup yogurt with 1 cup paw paw pulp and a few ice cubes until frothy and smooth. Drizzle with a little honey and sprinkle with cinnamon for garnish. I think the recipe tastes best with your own homemade yogurt. Learn how to make your own here!
For more ideas and to taste paw paws and recipes from around Ohio, be sure to visit the Paw Paw Festival this weekend
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