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Title: Muntries?
Post by: VieveMS on November 27, 2012, 09:33:04 am

Hi all, I guess this question is probably aimed at our SA forum members as I think Muntries are native to that area. 

I would like to make Andrew Fielke's Wattle Seed Walnut Fruit Mince Tarts (http://www.andrewfielke.com/wp-content/uploads/Wattle-Seed-Fruit-Mince-Tarts-1.pdf) for christmas but the recipe calls for Muntries.  Are they readily available at this time of year?  If so, where would I source some from?  The  recipe does say that they can be substituted with some diced apple but will this alter the taste considerably?  I really like the idea of using native Australian ingredients.  Really interested in your thoughts....

Thanks  :)

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: KarenH on November 27, 2012, 09:46:07 am

I've never heard of them before, but they are grown in SA.  From what I have found on the net, they are ripe in Feb-March.  I found a couple of online "bush tucker" shops, but they only sell them in sauces and chutneys.  The one place that did sell them frozen was out of stock.  Sorry - cant help!

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: judydawn on November 27, 2012, 09:48:24 am

Was one of them this (http://www.muntries.nativeaustralianfoods.com/buy.html#produce) site Karen?

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: Aussie Brenda on November 27, 2012, 09:56:45 am

I'd never heard of them either. Very interesting reading, I like learning something new.

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: VieveMS on November 27, 2012, 10:13:53 am

Thanks Karen and JD, My search hasn't produced much more information.  I have found a supplier in QLD (http://www.australianproduce.com.au/shop/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=269) for the frozen berries but I don't think I need 1kg of them and shipping could be a problem.

I think I will go ahead and make the mince tarts but just substitute apple.

If I find out more information I'll post it here.

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: chrissa on November 27, 2012, 07:40:40 pm

I'd never heard of these before.  I found a supplier, I think it's in NSW
http://www.bushfoodshop.com/prod169.htm

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: VieveMS on November 29, 2012, 12:32:36 pm

Thanks Chrissa, they have no stock either.  Interesting website though.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: meganjane on November 29, 2012, 12:49:40 pm

Well, you learn something every day!!  :D

They sound delicious!

Title: Re: Muntries?
Post by: obbie on December 12, 2012, 01:08:08 am

never heard of them before now.