Scrumptious new fruits are back in season at my local supermarket. I am over the strawberries, the last few punnets I have had hidden mushy ones on the bottom, not impressed.
Have you tried paw-paw (also known as papaya)? It’s an acquired taste. It has a flavour somewhat similar to a banana and mango. I don’t enjoy paw-paw on its own, but my Nan used to make this delicious fruit salad which I make for my kids regularly too. They love it, especially it sits all day, marinating in all the fruit juices.
Simply add the following to a bowl and sit in the fridge for a few hours before eating:
- 1 paw-paw, deseeded
- 2 oranges, diced
- 2 passionfruit
What is your favourite fruit salad combo?
This post was originally published on 8th October 2010, it has recently been updated with new images.
7 comments
that looks really tasty I think my kids would love it. I do like pawpaw I know call me strange but have a bit of trouble getting one of my daughters to eat it by itself.
I'm not a fan of Pawpaw by itself but this after a day of sitting together is just yummy, hope your kids like it!!
Remember not to eat too much paw paw if ur pregnant it could cause a miscarriage. Also young kids shouldn’t eat too much either. Trust me we’ve been growing paw paw for generations in my family. It’s a very strong fruit we use it to marinate meat and it dissolves it into mush in a short period of time.
Thankyou for the tip, I had no idea. We only eat it every now and then when on special
I feel the same as you! Paw paw on its own is a bit cloying. I have always just squeezed orange juice over it, as it is perfect to cut through the almost overpowering flavour of the paw paw. I just love your idea of diced orange and passion fruit! Both are the perfect match! Will be making this soon! Thanks ??????
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Hi Annette, Glad you like the idea of the orange and passion fruit addition. Orange Juice would be great also. Thank you for sharing