Rose Apple

Rose apples are small fruits, averaging 2 to 5 centimeters in diameter and 4 to 7 centimeters in length, and have a round to oval shape. The fruit is broad and curved in the center, slightly tapering to a point on the non-stem end, capped with a green fibrous calyx. Rose apples often get mistaken for guavas based on their appearance, but their flavor, fragrance, and texture are distinct. The fruit’s skin is thin, easily bruised or damaged, and has a taut, waxy, and smooth feel, ripening to muted shades of green, yellow, purple, red, and white, depending on the variety.