The Tamarillo - The Verdict

The Red Tamarillo Fruit

Many of you may already know what this pretty little fruit tastes like and what you are supposed to do with it. For others perhaps not. 

This fruit is from New Zealand and in my opinion tastes and looks like a version of a kiwi fruit. It has a tough outer skin that you do not consume so you have to peel it first before eating. You can cut in in half and scoop out the inside which is what I chose to do, or you can slice it up once peeled and use it like you would a tomato. There are lots of possibilities, make a salsa, use it in salads etc.

I was really excited to try this little thing expecting something sweet and juicy. What I found what that it was a bit bitter, tart and slightly sweet all in the same bite. I was saving the other half to broil with some garlic but never got around to it I guess because I didn't care to eat it again. So I guess I know why at the grocery store there is such a small selection of them to pick from- just not that popular!