Custard Apples
 

Hey Guys,

Just a question...

Do any of you know where I might find a Supermarket or fruit stand that sells Custard Apples (CHERIMOYA)?

Still looking for help from anyone in the Boston area who might know where I can find this fruit.

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I'd doubt you'll find them so far away from where they grow. The fruit is very soft when ripe, and doesn't hold together well and also bruises easily.

You might try Chinatown shops (can't say I've ever visited the Boston ones) when they are in season.

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Call the wholesale produce business(es) in Chelsea and ask, or go to Haymarket on any Friday or Saturday and ask one of the produce peddlers. They sometimes have some very unusual looking fruit.

Thanks!! http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif This is a very unusual looking fruit. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/smile.gif

I think I am too late this year. I believe the season is over. I have been doing some research. http://www.flyertalk.com/dining/ftdi...orum/frown.gif

Also, try Harry and David mail order - they specialize in all kinds of fruit, especially pears, but exotic ones, also.

A note about custard apples. I bought one at the farmer's market in Kona, HI in Dec. 2000. It was the biggest one my S-E Asia origin family had seen (we're very familiar with it) and also the sweetest and tastiest one anyone recalled every tasting. It was also at the peak of ripeness so it would bruise easily and fell apart when you pulled the skin (not good for shipping). Maybe you can get a friend visiting Hawaii to buy you one (if it can get past ag inspecting).