Jamaican Custard Apple

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Custard Apple is a sub-tropical tree believed to be native of the West Indies. Today it can be found in many tropical countries throughout the world. Custard apple belongs to the large Annonaceae family which contains over 2000 members.

The Jamaican custard apple thrives in area where drainage is optimum. Along with the sweetsop and soursops they tend to do extremely well on high well drained soil. Before recent times their main way of reproduction was done by bird dispersing the seeds. However presently more and more farmers are forming the habit of including custard apple into their orchard.

The custard apple is also known as the bullock’s-heart because of its shape. Inside of this heart shape fruit is a creamy white, sweet, custard like flesh that is ready for you in indulged in. The Jamaican custard apples need to be fully ripened before eaten. They are normally ready when soften. To eat, just cut in half and hollow out the white creamy flesh. Custard apple should be moist with a pleasant sweet aroma.