Source: Atlas Obscura
Directly translated, naranjilla means “little orange.” But don’t be fooled. This tiny orange fruit, which is relatively unknown outside its native South America, isn’t part of the citrus family at all. Instead, it’s from the nightshade family, more akin to an eggplant or a tomato.
The fruit’s flavor is tart and acidic, making it perfect for jellies, smoothies, and even wine. Foragers also consume it raw by removing any spines, cutting it in half, eating the insides, and discarding the flesh. Colombians, who…
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