Apparently a native to tropical America, it can be found in almost any tropical country. Known as Caimito in the Philippines, it's a very common fruit and can be found in most places, especially in people' backyards, along the streets etc. 

We certainly had a tree before being uprooted by a storm few years back. Its' branches are not sturdy so be mindful when climbing one. 

Our tree bear the green ones, compared to the other purple-greenish ones like the above picture though I haven't seen the yellow variety. 

How to know if it's ready for a picking

We used a pole with a picking stick attached at the tip to get the fruits. Usually, a ripened fruit looks shiny. Lightly tapping the fruit also will tell if it's already ripe where it sort of bounce of if it's still not ripe. Yanking it out from the branch will need an extra pair of hands to catch it from falling to the ground but one person can do it all alone as well, yeah, it have happened. It's just a matter of timing in pulling then catching it!

So yesterday, we found a street vendor and a kilo cost about $2...about 5 pieces. This fruit can be eaten on its' own anywhere, using a spoon. Way nicer when chilled. This I can recommend!

Caimito smoothie

So last summer, le capitaine wanted to clear up some caimito branches off the streets around town. Who would enjoy those fruits than me who can't find it anywhere in London?

Even the kids at home didn't want them...till I made some smoothie. Not wanting them to be wasted, making smoothie was the better option.

And you bet, they wanted more after that. 

It's just a shame that the townfolks thinks they're to common and plentiful when in season and can be wasted if no one wants them.

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The above image is mine and original, taken with my Samsung Galaxy S7.

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