We lived in our house for many years before discovering the fruit of the feijoa tree in the far right corner. I always appreciated its interesting pink and red flowers, but it wasn’t until my young son picked one of the fruits off the ground and took a bite I got really interested.
It’s a South American fruit, also known as a guavasteen or pineapple guava, and it’s got a mild and interesting flavor. The last few years I’ve harvested them and made them into muffins, but this year I decided to make jam to give away as Christmas presents.
If you are interested, the recipe I used is from a wonderful blog called The Fabulous Feijoa. You can also learn more about the history of the fruit in California and the world.
- Photos were taken with an Olympus OM-D and edited with ON1 Photo RAW
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I have never heard of this fruit, it sure looks different. 👍🏻
On the blog I linked to above they go into the history of the fruit in CA, which is really interesting. The farmer who brought it here thought it would be the next big thing but it never caught on. It’s a shame too because it’s quite delicious.
Wonderful post! Looks delicious!
Thank you, Michele. I’m eating some jam on toast right this moment and it is quite tasty.
The best breakfast! 😋
I’ve never heard of this either. It looks good.
It’s got the texture of a fig but they taste sort of like pineapple mixed with guava. It’s unique and pretty darn tasty!
Interesting fruit. Looks tasty.
It’s kind of hard to explain the taste but it’s like a fig and a pineapple had a tiny green baby. Oh, and maybe guava was sort of involved in there too. It’s got a great smell!
Hmm… interesting.
Thanks! I’ve seen them a few times at farmer’s markets but I don’t know if they have them where you live.
Never heard of it. Does it taste similar to any other fruit?
I’d say it most closely resembles a fig in texture and size, but tastes more like a pineapple in sweetness. It’s got a very rich and sweet aroma.
What a scrumptious post. I have never heard of this fruit. What a tasty gift for Christmas. Good on your son for finding it.
Thank you! Yes, my boy was three and I was a bit panicked at first wondering if it was poisonous…but so glad it turned out to be delicious and perfectly edible.
Small children and berries!!!😱
This must be delicious indeed. Never heard of the fruit before, and I’m a bit curious. It does look like a guava on ther outside.
It’s small, more the size and texture of a fig, but very sweet like a pineapple. I’m so lucky to have it growing in my backyard.
I bet it’s one of your best. Feels quite juicy and satisfying
So wonderful photography. I can never heard Feijoa fruit. How is test? Sour or a sweet it’s? Nice look!
Thank you! It’s very sweet. It has the consistency of a fig but tastes more tropical…sort of like a pineapple.
Nice fruit it’s! Thank you so much!
What an interesting-looking fruit, Bridgette. It reminds me a little bit of the inside of a fresh fig for some reason. I’ve not heard of this before. What does it taste like? What a great idea to make jam with these fruits as Christmas gifts. I’m sure they will be appreciated by whoever you are going to give them to.
I think of you often and wonder how you and your daughter are. I hope things aren’t too difficult for you both. Love Ellie Xx 💜🌷💛
You are so right, Ellie! It’s a lot like a fig. I’d say it takes far more tropical though and it as a fairly strong aroma. Think pineapple fig. It’s delicate and lovely!
Things with my daughter continue to be a struggle. Thank you for your love. I appreciate it so much.
I love feijoas.
I think you might be the only reader so far who has heard of them! I’m ashamed to say I let them rot under the tree for years before discovering how tasty they are. Now, I’m excited when they begin to grow.
They’re very popular here in New Zealand.
Beautiful pictures and lots of work there! 💞
Thank you so much, Dawn! I used to make huge batches of apple butter each year and it would take me an entire weekend or two. This was a much smaller project, but one I plan on now repeating every year with my little harvest. I’m just so tickled to have something from my own yard to can.
Can’t get any fresher than that!
I’ve never heard of it either, but it looks similar to persimmon except for the color.
It’s much smaller than a persimmon—more like a fig. It’s got a very tropical scent and taste. Figgy pineapple 🙂
That photography is breathtaking. Especially the first photo. It has a nice silhouette but it makes the sky look pretty. As well, I like the picture of toast. Makes me sooo hungry.
You are so kind! Thank you. I’ve only recently started to accept the wildness of my backyard and to appreciate the contrasts of beauty in such a small space. I wish I could zip you over some of this jam on toast—it’s delightful!
It’s all good but thank you. That’s an interesting experience.
I’ve never heard of this tree or fruit, Bridgette. My family has always done Christmas baking, but someday I’d love to try making jam. The muffins sound delicious, but it’s great that you tried something new. Wonderful photos, and thanks for sharing! I learned something new. 🙂
Thank you so much, Lauren. Making jam isn’t nearly as complicated as some recipes and blogs would have you believe. It does dirty a ton of dishes though!
I don’t mind the dishes, so I’ll try sometime. Thanks for the inspiration. 🙂
I didn’t know this fruit!
The jam looks delicious 💗
It seems you aren’t alone! They are a bit like figs but have a more tropical aroma and taste. Think…figgy pineapple. Very delicious.
Thanks a lot for your further explanation 🙏💙🙏
Hope it tastes as good as it looks!
It’s pretty delicious!
I never try the feijoa tree fruit or jelly. I will look for. Where does it grow dear Bridgette?
It’s pretty sweet, like a pineapple mixed with a fig. It grows natively in South America, but it was brought to California and thrives in areas with either tropical or temperate climates.
Okay dear Bridgette. I spend almost two years in the Central and South American forest with the Army. Their food and fruit was so good. Thank you for the introduction. I will try to find.
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wow,so healthy
Nothing like canning something from your own yard!
yeah,so organic and healthy😍
Ooh, that looks delish! I’ve never heard of Feijoa. I’ll be checking out the recipe now!
I hadn’t heard of them either until we found them in our yard! I hope you can find some, they are quite good.
The jam recipe looks so doable! I’ve made a note 🙂