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The feijoa, native to South America is also known as the Pineapple Guava and Guavasteen. You can recognize a feijoa fruit by its oval shape and blue/green skin that varies in texture from smooth to coarse. Although you cannot eat the skin of a feijoa fruit raw, you can use it as an ingredient in preserves. When you cut into a feijoa, you will see thick, juicy flesh that is either light yellow or white in color. Additionally, approximately thirty edible seeds are present within the flesh. The feijoa fruit is also known for its fragrant and long-lasting aroma with tropical overtones including pineapple and guava. Feijoas can be eaten raw or cooked. Due to the fact that feijoas have a unique taste, they are typically used in fruit salad recipes that call for an especially sweet taste. They are also used as an ingredient in puddings, pies, and teas and are excellent when used to make juices and jams.
