Also known as the pineapple guava or guavasteen, feijoas are part of the flowering myrtle family which includes the guava, eucalyptus and clove. They are an autumn fruit available in New Zealand ...

I have an abundance of feijoas that I want to freeze ... They’re much smaller than you’ll ever see in New Zealand and they arrive slightly unripe so they can make the journey without bruising.

New Zealand is the chief exporter of feijoa, but they’re hard, if not impossible, to find in the UK. Peel fresh feijoa, cut into chunks and toss in lemon juice to prevent them from discolouring.