Eggplant is a berry (really!), and it is part of the nightshade family. One member of the genus is incredibly lethal, to the point where eating just two berries can kill a person. Potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, and chili peppers are also members of the nightshade family which made people afraid to eat them for a long time (although tobacco is still super toxic, to be fair). The Italians called eggplants  "crazy apples," or "mala insana," during the renaissance. "Crazy Apple Bake" sounds absolutely delicious.