Feijoa, also known as pineapple guava, is native to the highlands of South America. Its fruit ripens in autumn after most summerfruiting trees have finished, making it the perfect autumn snack.
The sage-green, football-shaped fruit contains a soft, pale flesh that tastes a bit like a cross between a pineapple and guava that’s been sprinkled with sherbet.
To avoid the bitter skin while eating feijoas, slice them in half and use a teaspoon to scoop out the