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UKGround cherry
/ɡɹˈaʊnd tʃˈɛɹi/
/ɡɹˈaʊnd tʃˈɛɹi/Ground cherry
[NOUN]1
a small, sweet fruit enclosed in a papery husk, resembling a miniature tomato
synonyms : husk tomato
What is "ground cherry"?
Ground cherry, also known as Physalis or husk cherry, is a unique fruit that belongs to the nightshade family. It is characterized by its small size and round shape, covered in a delicate papery husk that resembles a lantern. The fruit itself is typically golden or orange in color, with a sweet and tart flavor reminiscent of a combination of pineapple and tomato. Ground cherries are often enjoyed fresh, used in desserts, or incorporated into jams and preserves. They have a distinctively tropical and slightly tangy taste, making them a delightful addition to various culinary creations.
Examples
1. These are ground cherries.
2. Going to put some figs over here, and then our ground cherries I love.
3. And it has heirloom pears and like six different-- no, like 15 different varieties of apples, ground cherries, cherries, figs.
4. I always use fruit bowls as centerpieces, and everything in this fruit bowl you can actually eat, so, you know, when you're sitting at the table and you need something a little acidic, you can eat one of these little ground cherries, or you need something a little sweet, you can have a fig or one of these lady apples or a delicious grape.
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