Wax Jambu, Java Plum
 

Friends of mine in Brisbane, Australia have a tree that they call a
"Wax Jambu" or "Jambula", and they reckon the latin name is Euginia
Jambo.

I have done some web search on this and conclude that it must be either
the Syzygium Javanicum (wich is native to Sri Lanka, where she
originates from) or the S. Cuminii or any other Syzygium I suppose.

Supposedly it is also similar, if not related to the Australina
Lillipilly.

I was hoping that someone would be familiar with this fruit and would
know how to use it for making wine.

The fruits are supposed to be ready in the next couple of weeks.

If nobody can help me out here, I will probably follow the lead of the
lillipilly recipe on Jack Keller's recipes from visitors-page, but I
hope someone does know about this fruit.


Thanks in advance,

Karel

I have eaten jambo. We had them whem we lived in Indonesia. I didi not
particularly care for them though my wife did. If I recall, they seemed
somewhat high in tannin, crip but wattery in texture. No flavor like any
other fruit. I would suggest you use a fairly high level of fruit. i.e. no
more water than absolutely necessary. Then add enough sugar to get the SG
where you want it and then set the acid by testing with an acid kit.

Make your own recipe. ;o)

If I ever make it back over there for an extended period, I definately want
to experiment with some of thier fantastic fruit. --- Jackfruit wine or
Durian wine.

Ray

I have eaten jambo. We had them whem we lived in Indonesia. I didi not
particularly care for them though my wife did. If I recall, they seemed
somewhat high in tannin, crip but wattery in texture. No flavor like any
other fruit. I would suggest you use a fairly high level of fruit. i.e. no
more water than absolutely necessary. Then add enough sugar to get the SG
where you want it and then set the acid by testing with an acid kit.

Make your own recipe. ;o)

If I ever make it back over there for an extended period, I definately want
to experiment with some of thier fantastic fruit. --- Jackfruit wine or
Durian wine.

Ray