Bye Bye summer - bye bye water apple
A fond memory of this summer...
Water apple (or rose apple at some places) is a tropical fruit, that is native to Southeast Asia and we have two varieties available locally - the white one and the red one. I am a big fan of the red one, as it not only tastes better, but also has aesthetically tempting look.
As you can see, they first evolve in white color but as they grow, their skin slowly turns red.
Some closer looks :
Apart from their taste and crispiness, they have high water content, which aids in hydration and is a perfect snacks for summer. And they have pretty good source of several health benefits like dietary fiber, Vitamin C, Potassium etc. The day being bigger, I keep searching something to eat while working, and having this in our own garden is a bonus. The only pain is to go and collect them from the plant, before the birds scratch them out. Interestingly I feel they have also become clever, by not eating them entirely and scratching - may be they know, we won't take them away, so that's kind of remain reserved for them.
So I keep collecting them in every few days, can't resist eating few on the spot though.
Wash them and drain the water, keeping them ready to eat - they don't last for more than two days but we are equally capable to finish them fast :)
And then the snack is ready to be served - no special processing necessary, just cut into pieces and you will love each bite. And I have been so possessive having this fruit that, unless someone asks, I don't want to give them, because most part of it goes to the environment - to the birds....
As I have been working from home for more than a decade, Home is my workplace and having such a green space around me with so many organic fruits helps the vibe a lot by making me energetic and occupied with not only work but also increase my appetite for these gifts from nature. Of late I think, enjoying food is another small little thing having a very big impact on our life, bringing inner happiness.
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I've never heard of this fruit before. It looks interesting. We are starting to get some really good corn here lately, that means we are getting close to the end of summer.
I have heard so much about this water apple , does it really taste sweet?
Yes, its sweet.
Sir we have this in abundance in Nigeria, Lagos , I still eat this last two months, it's a really good fruit, the white one is not yet ready to eat but you can still eat it but the wine colour one is the best, it's a kind of fruit you don't get tired of eating, and it doesn't have allergies, not that I know of.
I know the feel how to work in our garden work. More happiness after eat the fruit in our home garden. Feeling very happy
Here in Venezuela we know them as Pomarrosa and they are usually deep red in color and delicious.
Here it is also a very appreciated fruit since, as it is well said, it does not need any additional preparation, just cut it into pieces and it is ready to enjoy, although its explanation is excellent because after harvesting it lasts very few days, perhaps two or three.
You know the kind of joys one derive in eating from their garden is cool and appealing. I remembered having had to get a bite of tastes pawpaw the one in my compound. Like you said, it is always good having it not scratched, and I'm sure the apple will be yummy. I like the fact that it quenched someone of hydration.
I really like how this post captures the simple yet refreshing joy of enjoying fresh water apples during the summer season. There’s something truly special about the crisp, juicy taste of these fruits, especially when they’re perfectly ripe and chilled on a hot day.
Water Apple? I haven’t even heard or seen it before
I’m glad you shared it and its benefits
Thanks
These little red apples are truly stunning to look at and are undoubtedly sweet and delicious to taste.
I always learn about new things through your articles, like this tropical apple I've never tasted before.
Nothing beats snacking on fruits right from your own garden. So satisfying!
Wow, it's great that your water apple tree is already bearing fruit, while ours isn't yet...
I really miss eating water apple especially the big ones that look like apples. 😍
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Oh, this called Makopa in the Philippines. It's actually been a long time since I last had it. I have fond memories of it too as a kid. Seeing this made me miss it, sad I don't see them around anymore. I love to dip them in a salt. Have you tried dipping it in a salt?
No, I like the sweet taste so don't add salt.
The fruit is so stunning. The red water apples watery is good for summer and i really loved that 😄
Here in Venezuela, the fruit you know as the Water Apple is very common. Let's say it grows in many yards, especially in places where it doesn't rain much, because that damages it a lot. Also, as you say, it only takes a few days after being harvested, so it should be eaten as quickly as possible.
Everything that exists comes according to its season, but we definitely remember it when its season ends. It is currently summer in our country and the heat will last for two more months.
Oh, see them again next year. That tastes good, not too sweet.
Yes ,not too sweet, so that we can eat a lot.
They look so crispy and juicy! yum.
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We call that fruit makopa in our country. It's not to sweet but watery.
Its not very sweet, but still sweet :)
We call it Makopa in the Philippines. It's our native apple, juicy, crispy, and watery. Some taste sweet but some are bland. I can finish eating a basketful in a day. The high water content is good for hydration, plus the fruit is soft and cottony inside.
Indeed, gift of nature that we can aways enjoy - natural and fresh.
enjoy the fruit!
I love this red apple more than the other one. These two apples tastes different.
Hey! I never heard about it … red one looks really yummy
You should get the white one at least in market in summer, red one does not come for sell.
Ohh … that’s why … next time I’ll try it
I've never seen these before. They look more like pears. They're a type that doesn't grow in Turkey. We learn something new every day at Hive 😂
Yes, they are native to Southeast Asia, so you won't see them.
Just from the pictures, i can feel how juicy the water apples would be to eat. They're naturally sweet and hydrating and just the perfect ones for summer
These fruit actually looks so fresh
That’s also my favorite fruit, especially when I was a child because my mother used to grow it too. Fresh from your own garden, we call that here makopa.
I had never heard of this fruit before. I am quite sure our climate is not what it would like. But it looks delicious.