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.

Some baking and drink recipes call for feijoa puree - freezing them in ice cubes is best for this. - You can also freeze whole fruit if you're in a hurry - simply defrost (and skin if required ...

Top tip, when there is an abundance of feijoas I like to freeze some, this makes the feijoa smoothie season last longer and you don’t have to use ice.

They're small, green and relatively unobtrusive, but few fruits have the devoted, nostalgia-filled following of the feijoa. Native to South America, the humble feijoa has made its way from Brazil ...