Are There Any Uses for Hedge Apples

Hedge apples have historically been used as a way to fence in and control livestock (hence the name “hedge apple”). Hedge apple wood is useful for the production of items including tree nails, tool handles, electrical insulators and fence posts.

Can hedge apples be eaten?

Hedge apples, also known as osage oranges, are generally considered inedible. This is largely due to the unpalatable taste of its fruit despite its orange-like smell. … And those who can look past the hedge apple’s bumpy, ugly exterior, eat its seeds.

How do you eat hedge apples?

1. Slice the fruit into two.
2. Scoop out all the seeds and put into a container.
3. Run it through water to remove the slimy coating.
4. Tap them dry using a piece of cloth or tissue paper.
5. You can eat the seeds raw or fry them.