Ripe Jackfruit in Syrup is made from Jackfruit that have just ripened, soft yet crunchy, diced into bite size pieces. Jackfruit in syrup a great addition to ice cream; otherwise, simply refrigerate the Jackfruit or add ice and you have a delightful dessert ready to serve.
The jackfruit (Artocarpus heterophyllus), also known as jack tree, is a species of tree in the fig, mulberry, and breadfruit family (Moraceae). Its origin is in the region between the Western Ghats of southern India, all of Sri Lanka and the rainforests of Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, and is popular in Thailand.
