Lúcuma

There is nothing like fresh lúcuma to make desserts and shakes. Its pulp has a beautiful orange color, with a characteristic fragrance similar to the Mexican and Central American zapote; but its texture has nothing in common with this tropical fruit, being creamy and starchy instead of juicy. You will know a lúcuma is ripe when the skin starts to burst open. Discard the large seeds, and process the pulp to use in any recipe you want (desserts love it!).