Answers: Cherimoya
Wikipedia definition:
The fruit is fleshy and soft, sweet, white in color, with a custard-like texture, which gives it its secondary name, custard apple. Some characterize the flavor as a blend of pineapple, mango and strawberry. Others describe it as tasting like commercial bubblegum. Similar in size to a grapefruit, it has large, glossy, dark seeds that are easily removed. The seeds are poisonous if crushed open; one should also avoid eating the skin. When ripe the skin is green and gives slightly to pressure, similar to the avocado. Ripe fruit may be kept in the refrigerator, but it is best to let immature cherimoyas ripen at room temperature.*
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| Cherimoya fruit -- a snapshot from my local Hillcrest farmer's market in San Diego |
Mark Twain called the cherimoya "the most delicious fruit known to men."*
BTW -- Did you know there is a California Cherimoya Association? Click here to visit their website!
*text credit Wikipedia
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