PawPaws
Our nations largest native fruit.
Pawpaw’s are shaped like a giant lima bean, green on the outside with soft avocado textured yellow flesh on the inside. They’re also known as a Custard Apple due to their soft insides that can easily be eaten with a spoon.
Pawpaw season is very short usually running only the second, third and fourth weeks of September.
PawPaws are $5.99 per pound at the farmstand.
VERY IMPORTANT: Do NOT make PawPaws into fruit leather. This will make you sick! Also, eating PawPaws in large quantities have the possibility to make you sick. Moderation is key!