Cooked in irons that are heated in the oven, these feijoa coconut gems make a lovely petite treat, well-suited to sharing with a pot of tea.
Moist and delicious, this cake is the perfect way to use in
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Feijoas are scrumptious with flavours of honey and pistachios wrapped in filo pastry.
Fluffy pancakes get a sweet and tart twist with the addition of juicy poached feijoas.
![The addition of feijoas makes for a delightful breakfast bircher. Picture / Eleanor Ozich](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/L47X74MKNREVEMPXAM7MCGYGG4.jpg?auth=d7d2dbe8ff6e9157a7c7da8cd3564591bdabd429faf8c8d391364e41a3eb10a4&width=16&height=13&quality=70&smart=true)
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Advertise with NZME.The addition of a little spice, feijoas and grated apple results in a delicate and delightful breakfast bircher.
Feijoas are excellent in a crumble or pie, but try them out in this simple and delicious autumn spiced smoothie.
![Caramelised feijoas take the fruit to a whole new level. Picture / Babiche Martens](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/SJC6EAZ3E3DSO57NUNWECD7SH4.jpg?auth=f068e437300d077a3c17a2fa842553580519b8e1eb849f351baefc426dc90f90&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
Feijoas are scrumptious with flavours of honey and pistachios wrapped in filo pastry or caramelised under a blanket of crispy pastry in a tarte tatin.
Cook feijoas with vanilla, a little cinnamon, brown sugar, lemon and a splash of sherry then wrap them in puff pastry and bake to make a scrumptious strudel which is good with either yoghurt or custard.
![Feijoa jelly is addictive and is fabulous on a cheese platter. Picture / Babiche Martens](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/HMPOD7X447OMS5LOXGU3XHSR2Y.jpg?auth=7830a96ce979e7fbde29afe2dcb67958c1949d538eab1a644b0c596f9490df81&width=16&height=12&quality=70&smart=true)
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Advertise with NZME.Making jelly is a perfect way to ensure all those feijoas don’t go to waste. It’s fabulous on a cheese platter, or served with a roasted leg of lamb or pork.
This Feijoas chutney is a little sharp and not too sweet. It's the perfect accompaniment to bread and cheese or to dollop on the side of meatloaf or home-made sausage rolls.
![Fill shortbread with feijoas and ricotta for a impressive dessert. Picture / Babiche Martens](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/4H5MDMX5H2SFOPEKNHEE3RH2YQ.jpg?auth=8e033c3d5bdc80feaf8617dddbaeba9d1b1c784432087fef746b5408ac13ab52&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
One of our favourite desserts at the moment is walnuts baked into a basic shortbread recipe, cooked in two discs, cooled and filled with feijoas and ricotta. It’s not too sweet, and quite impressive.
A buttery feijoa crumble recipe is a favourite dessert and is delicious made with ground almonds and ginger. Serve nice and hot with a dollop of cream.
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Try this tasty tart for a traditional English afternoon tea with a fruity and feijoa twist.
It’s hard to beat a hot bowl of crumble as the evenings get cooler, more delicious with the addition of feijoas.
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Slow-roasted feijoas make a perfect accompaniment to decadent desserts, or are delicious on their own with a dollop of yoghurt or custard on a cooler evening.