Southern Mexico and Central America

Available June through November.

Typical size is about 3 inches in diameter. Fruit has bright pink skin and tastes like a cross between a kiwi and a pear.

Will keep on the counter for a few days. For longer-term storage, keep it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator. The fruit is most often eaten chilled and cut in half so the flesh may be spooned out.

Fruit salads and smoothies. The juice is often used in frozen drinks.

Good source of vitamin C and iron.