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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 Annonaceae family which contains over 2000 members.
The Jamaican custard apple thrives in area where drainage is optimum. Along with the sweetsop and soursop they tend to do extremely well on high well drained soil.
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, custardlike flesh that is ready for you in indulged in. 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.
