Tropical Zone Gardening: Abiu fruit., 0 by Braveheartsmom

Braveheartsmom wrote:
Carol sent me some Abiu friut - Mahalo, mahalo, mahalo! We had the first one tonight and I have to tell you it is one of the most delicious fruits I have ever eaten. The one we tried had one precious seed in it which is drying on the window sill per instructions, will plant it Sunday. I hope I don't blow it - I really need to have this tree in my life!

I am posting a picture of Abiu for any of you who have never heard of it before (like me). When I looked it up I found out that it comes from the Amazon region, and Brazil. The skin contains latex, so we were very careful to just scoop the fruit out with a spoon, goodness knows I didn't want my lips stuck together for work tomorrow, but no problem. The best thing is it tastes like caramel....

It is also known as Yellow Star Apple and Caimo. The real name is Pouteria Caimito. I have put an ordinary sized lime next to the Abiu so you can get an idea of the size.

Carol also tells me that the fruit grows along the branches and the trunk.

Thanks so much Carol - you're a real pal!