OK Jamaicans, here we go again. We now have June Plum available! A close cousin to the Mango, the succulent June plum is a thick, leathery skinned plum that can be eaten when ripe or even unripe.

Also known as Golden Apple, Ambarella, Pomme cythere, Mangotín, Jobo Indio, Kedondong, Manzana de Oro, Tonga, Hog Plum and a few other names. The reality is that many countries and cultures love the June Plum but Jamaicans are the ones that ask for it more often, a lot more often.

How do you eat it? Do we really have to tell you that? Other than peeling the skin and eating it like a proper fruit, people make refreshing drinks, desserts, jams and it’s served with meats,  seafood and other dishes. They are frequently pickled, so it shows their versatility.

The June Plum's flesh has a golden color, it's sweet, savory and a little sour with some tartness and has a crispy-crunchy feel to it. It tastes like a mixture between a mango and a pineapple but with that buttery finish that will leave you wanting to eat more. It’s a little tart and sweet with pineapple, apple and mango notes.

This fruit has amazing health benefits with plenty of calcium, vitamins A and C, phosphorus and iron among many others. It’s nice to know it has these things, but people really get it for its delicious flavor.

The box contains 8 pounds of June Plums which is already selling like hotcakes or should we say that hotcakes are selling like June Plums? 

Current variety is from Florida and unfortunately cannot ship to California.

The Atemoya is probably one of the best-tasting fruits ever. We like to put it in the fridge so it chills, grab a spoon and go at it. Think of a smooth custardy piña colada in fruit form with a little tartness, semi-sweetness and a finish of vanilla notes.

The Atemoya whose fancy scientific name is Annona squamosa x A. cherimola was actually developed in Miami at the beginning of the 20^th century by crossing Cherimoya and Sugar Apple also called Sweet Sop. What a great idea!

It grows very well in the South Florida area because it loves the humidity and the heat, unlike all of us. So, don’t fret, chill it, spoon it, mix it with orange or pineapple juice, eat it as ice cream or just by itself and enjoy this amazing fruit. Probably Miami’s greatest unrecognized contribution to humanity. But don’t eat the seeds!

We have a hard time selling it to our customers because we want to eat it all ourselves, but business must go on. The only solace is that this limited quantity is going so fast that we won’t have the time to cry over it.

This box contains 8 pounds of small batch farmed, hand-picked and carefully packed Atemoyas. Due to its delicacy and your dwindling patience, it will be shipped overnight.

The stars are aligned here at Tropical Fruit Box, with Star Fruits that is. In the middle of the hottest summer we've had in forever, these Star Fruits, also called Carambola, finally showed up! They grow in tropical climates around the world, so they seem to like this heat. Go figure!

You definitely want to eat them when they are ripe, if you eat them before, they’ll taste more sour and citrusy. When they ripen, they are sweet, definitely tart but no worries, their taste of apple mixed with pear and fresh crispy grape finish don't disappoint. If the edges are a little brown, don’t worry, it just means they are ready to eat and are sweeter, waiting for you to take a big bite.

You could use them as garnishes in the fanciest drinks ever, add them to salads and even make the famous, Star Fruit upside-down cake. https://www.food.com/recipe/star-fruit-carambola-upside-down-cake-464343

We think they should be called Star Hero Fruit since it has anti-inflammation properties, helps with digestion, helps reduce cholesterol, and has a low glycemic index. They are rich in potassium, magnesium and vitamin C. They are also low in calories and have a high fiber content.

If you don’t know why they are called Star Fruits, we’ll let you cut one and figure it out for yourself, as we know we have the smartest customers here at Tropical Fruit Box.

This box contains 5 to 6 pounds of Star Fruit and about 30 fruits. Order your box today.