Have you heard of these unique fruit trees before? Here’s what the fruit taste like and how to prepare them.
One: Tamarind. Produces clusters of seed pods that once brown are ready to harvest. Crack open to reveal the fruit, remove the fibers, and enjoy the sweet, slightly sour flavor. The pulp is used to flavor savory dishes or turned into a sour juice.
Two: Canistel or Egg Fruit. Gets its common name since the flesh resembles and feels like a hard-boiled egg yolk. But don’t worry, the creamy fruit doesn’t taste like an egg, it’s actually reminiscent of sweet potato pie. Use in quick breads, custards, or pies, like you would bananas.
And three: Pitomba. Enjoy small, sweet, and slightly tart fruits, with a flavor often described as passionfruit plus apricot. Use to make delicious jams, jellies, and carbonated drinks.