Sapodilla
Sapodilla is a long-lived tropical tree native to southern Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean. It is a member of the family Sapotaceae and is cultivated for its fruit, also known as sapodilla. The fruit is round to oval and typically measures 2 to 4 inches in diameter. Its skin is rough and brown, becoming slightly softer when ripe. The flesh of the sapodilla is exceptionally sweet, with a gritty texture similar to a pear, due to the presence of small, hard seeds. The flavor is often described as a combination of brown sugar, molasses, and caramel.
The sapodilla tree is evergreen and can grow up to 100 feet tall. It produces small, bell-shaped,