Lilly Pilly

Lilly pilly is an evergreen plant with dense and glossy leaves. It is grown throughout Australia as an ornamental tree, as well for its fruit, known as lilly pilly or riberry. Since there are more than fifty varieties of the plant, the fruit can vary in size and color, but is typically pear-shaped or globular and ranges from magenta to light pink in color.

Characterized by a firm texture and a flavor that is reminiscent of apples and pears, the fruit can be eaten straight from the tree, but is also easily incorporated in various desserts, or made into jellies and sauces. It is available fresh from December to February, but frozen versions can be found all year round.