The Way of Eating Shemitah Fruits
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Question
Is it permissible to cook fruits and vegetables of the Shemitah year?
Answer
It is forbidden to change the way of consuming the fruit compared to other years. Therefore, something that is customarily eaten only raw should not be cooked. However, something that is customarily eaten only cooked must be cooked. The same applies to pickling. A fruit that is commonly eaten in more than one form may be eaten in any of the customary forms as desired.
Source
Jerusalem Talmud (Shevi'it, Chapter 8, Halacha 2); Rambam (Shemita, Chapter 5, Halacha 3); Chazon Ish (Shevi'it, Siman 25, Se'if Katan 32); Seder HaShevi'it from Chazon Ish (Letter 9); Azmera LeShimcha (Shemita, Issue 3).