12 Fruits That Start With Z

Zarzamora

Have you ever eaten a blackberry? Then you’ve eaten a zarzamora! Zarzamora is just the Spanish version of the American name or english language name for blackberry.

Blackberries are tasty and popular fruits that can easily be found at the grocery store. Deer and caterpillars also love to nibble on them.

They taste great raw but are a versatile fruit that can be used in a variety of ways.

Some of the best ways to use zarzamora are in desserts like pies, muffins and bars. They are also often used in jams, jellies and wines.

They are frequently mixed with other berries too. For example, they are a great addition to a fruit salad with honeydew melon, guava fruit, mandarin orange and kiwi fruit.

Zarzamora are a healthy snack. They have plenty of health benefits and are a good source of Vitamin C, Vitamin K and fiber.

Zucchini

Many people think of zucchini as a vegetable. However, it’s actually a young fruit. And it is a type of summer squash.

Zucchini are typically dark green, but golden zucchini can be dark yellow or orange. They can be solid-colored or have stripes.

The skin, small seeds, and flesh of zucchini are totally edible. You can eat it raw or cooked. The taste is very mild flavor, so it is very versatile to use in many dishes. It can be fried, boiled, steamed, baked or grilled.

It can easily be incorporated into baked goods like muffins, cakes, brownies, bread and cookies. Making zucchini fritters is another common preparation.

Some people also turn it into long, thin strips called zucchini noodles. They are used as a healthy substitute in pasta dishes. Zucchini noodles can be made with a vegetable peeler, chef’s knife or spiralizer tool.

Zhe Fruit

Zhe fruit grows on a tree called Maclura tricuspidata (scientific name) that is native to East Asia including Japan and China. Other names for the fruit that grown on a zhe fruit tree include che fruit, Mandarin melon berry, cudrang and Chinese mulberry.

The Zhe (or Che) fruit is red color and looks similar to a raspberry. They taste similar to mulberries. In fact, they can be used in similar ways to mulberries such as eating raw or other dishes.

Zig Zag Vine Fruit

The Zig-Zag vine fruit has a fun name and it’s from a fun place: the tropical regions of the Australian rainforest!

Zig Zag berries are citrus fruit that are bright orange in color and approximately the size of a blueberry. It has a spicy, citrus-like flavor.

Some people eat zig zag fruit raw, but they are often used in cooking. In Australia, you might even enjoy the sweet taste of this tropical fruit in a zigzag vine fruit liqueur.

Zwetschge

Zwetschge is more commonly known as a prune plum in English-speaking countries. It’s also referred to as a blue plum, damask plum, sugar plum or German plum. The term zwetschge is most often used in German-speaking regions.

Zwetschge are small and egg-shaped. It is firm with a blue or purple skin. The inside flesh is yellow and has a pit.

Zwetschge are often used in baking. It keeps it’s shape in the high temperatures needed for baking. It has a bit of a tart flavor that works well in baked goods.

Zalzalak

The Crataegus tree (also known as hawthorn, quickthorn, thorn apple, May-tree or hawberry) bears “haw” fruit.

In Iran, these fruits are known as zalzalak. They are often eaten raw or made into a popular zalzalak jam.

This fruit is tart, bright red and looks somewhat like a small crabapple.

Zinfandel Grapes

You probably heard of or tried Zinfandel wine. But chances are you probably haven’t eaten the Zinfandel grapes that are used to make it.

The Zinfandel, also known as Primitivo, is a wine grape with black skin. Over 10% of California vineyards grow these beauties.

The grapes typically are used to make red wine. In North America, particularly the United States, a semi-sweet rose wine called White Zinfandel is popular. The taste of Zinfandel wines varies depending on the ripeness of the grapes and the location they are grown.

Zante Currant

Zante currants also go by different names including Corinth raisins or simply just currants. They are the raisins of the Black Corinth grape.

Zante Currants are small, dark brown or black raisins. They are frequently used in baked goods and puddings. They are especially popular in British cooking in dishes like fruitcake, teacakes, sponge cake, spotted dick and mince pies.

Ziziphus Fruit

The Ziziphus Fruit is more commonly known as a jujube fruit. It is also known as a red date, Chinese date or Chinese jujube.

The fruit is an oval shape. When it’s mature, the color ranges from brown to purple-black. It will also wrinkle to look similar to a date.

In Vietnam, people enjoy smoked jujubes (also called black jujubes). In Bangladesh they are used for making pickles. In China, they are used in desserts and a cold drink called ching bo leung.

When freshly picked, they can be enjoyed as a tasty snack.

Zestar Apple

The Zestar! apple is a trademarked name for the Minnewashta apple. It was developed at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum at the University of Minnesota. It is known for an earlier ripening season which is helpful in colder, northern climates.

The apple is known for it’s unique flavor. It is a tangy and sweet fruit with touches of brown sugar flavor. Eating the apple fresh as a sweet snack is a popular choice.

It pairs well with cinnamon, cheese, brown sugar and walnuts. The Zestar can also be used in baked goods, desserts, sauces and salads.

Zill Mango

The Zill Mango is named after Laurence H Zill. He was a horticulturist and nursery owner.

The Zill Mango is oval with a rounded bottom. The outer skin is a yellow color with some touches of dark red toward the bottom. The inner flesh is also yellow. It has a strong smell. The sweet flavor is somewhat similar to pineapple.

Zweigelt Grape

The Zweigelt Grape is an Austrian grape created by Friedrich Zweigelt in 1922. It is also known by the names of Rotburger, Zweigeltrebe and Blauer Zweigelt.

It has a dark blue or purple to black color. It is most frequently used in making wine.

We hope you found this zesty list of fruits that start with Z helpful!

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