Pawpaw - Where can I find them?

[BIKER13]

these the same as maypops?

no

 

[Old_School]

I have always heard of these but never actually had one. Out of curiosity what do they taste like?

Hard to describe. Something like a cross between a papaya and persimmon? I don't care much for them, but my oldest daughter used to love them.

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[timbgtm]

Hard to describe. Something like a cross between a papaya and persimmon? I don't care much for them, but my oldest daughter used to love them.

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So they're a bitter sweet?

 

[Docgreen]

Back in Indiana we called them the Indiana banana. They're best when fully ripe, like black and near rotten is when they're sweetest. To me it's sort of like a banana custard with a hint of pear.

 

[Tator Man]

Back in Indiana we called them the Indiana banana. They're best when fully ripe, like black and near rotten is when they're sweetest. To me it's sort of like a banana custard with a hint of pear.

Your dead on with your description of the flavor I like them my property is full of them I have to beat the hogs to get any.

 

[CannonKrazy]

Now I will be searching the country side next season trying to find one. I love fruit so this is going to be something to try.

Someone above mentioned maypops. I have those growing wild every where around here.
My father and one of my uncles made wine out of maypops when I was a kid. I remember they cooked a pig and invited a bunch of people to join in. At some point the maypop wine was brought out. I don't remember all the details but I heard my mother talking about how drunk the men were and my dad had diarrhea for a few days after.

 

[diacnik]

Back in Indiana we called them the Indiana banana. They're best when fully ripe, like black and near rotten is when they're sweetest. To me it's sort of like a banana custard with a hint of pear.

This is a good description. My grandfather's favorite - lots growing in Ky

 

[Mr. Booshie]

I’ve never seen these before

 

[Rougarou]

I have been wanting to try one for many years but have never even seen one.

 

[Pro2A]

View attachment 2271745 you gotta show em hell they dont know

Thought he was talking about Papaya till I saw your post lol.