Many know the classic apple. It may surprise you that exotic fruits share the name. One such fruit is the Annona.
Annona, also called sugar apple or milk apple, is a plant with edible fruit. It only looks a bit like regular apples. The tree is part of the Annonaceae family.
Farmers grow these trees and bushes for their fruit. Pick the fruit when it turns yellowish-green. It should still be firm. Ripe fruit left on the tree can fall and break open. You can keep picked fruit in the fridge for a few days. The skin might darken, but the inside is still good to eat.
You can eat the pulp fresh. Cut the fruit and scoop out the pulp with a spoon. You can also save it for later. Remove all the seeds first. Use the pulp to make juice or desserts. Ice cream is a popular option.
People sometimes use the tree's leaves as medicine. They brew tea with the leaves. This tea can help you relax and sleep. Companies also make medicine from the tree's bark. These medicines can calm you, stop spasms, and fight viruses.