Sapote (Pouteria sapota)

Family: Sapotaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

A native to Mexico and Central America, Pouteria sapota or commonly known as Mamey Sapote is a popular fruit tree that is now cultivated throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and South Florida. It is a large species, growing about 15-45 m tall. Main propagation is through grafting to preserve the characteristics of the parent plant and for faster growth. The fruit is eaten raw and made into desserts and drinks.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter

Flavor & Culinary Uses

rich, sweet almond-like flavour. — The ripe fruit is eaten raw, made into sherbets, ice cream, drinks etc and can also be dried.; Unripe fruits are cooked as a vegetable.; The pulp of the ripe fruit is salmon-red to reddish-brown in colour, it has a firm, finely granular texture and a rich, sweet almond-like flavour.; The ovoid fruit varies in size from 8 - 20cm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Humid lowland woodland. (Zone 10)