Cookbook:African Star Apple

The African star apple, also called agbalumo, udala, or udara, is a tree fruit native to tropical Africa. It is spherical and yellow-orange. The skin and pulp are both edible.

Characteristics
The fruit are generally round in shape, with a yellow interior and exterior. The flesh is sweet, tart, segmented, and high in pectin. The inner seeds are arranged in a star pattern.

Selection and storage
These fruits do not ripen well on their own after picking. If harvesting them yourself, select ripe fruits, as the unripe ones are sticky and bitter.

Use
Star apples are typically eaten raw, though they can be fermented into alcoholic beverages or cooked into jams.