How to Eat Sugar Apple (Buddha Head Fruit)? Detailed Guide to Ripening and Storage

Sugar apple, also called Buddha head fruit, is a very sweet and nutritious fruit. Because it is relatively rare on the market, many friends are not very familiar with it. Below I will introduce to you how to ripen sugar apple, ways to eat sugar apple and storage methods.

I. How to Ripen Sugar Apple

1. If the sugar apple feels quite hard after purchase, it must be ripened. The best way to ripen sugar apple at home is to wrap a layer of paper around its surface, then spray water on the paper, and then place it in a warm environment for one to two days. The sugar apple will then soften. At this point, take it out, remove the outer skin, and eat it directly to enjoy the fresh, sweet, and fragrant flesh.

2. Ripening with ethephon is one of the most commonly used ripening methods by fruit vendors in many regions today. This is the simplest and most convenient way to ripen sugar apple. Ethephon is a chemical substance that has a ripening effect on many kinds of fruit. You can dilute its liquid in proportion, then spray it directly on the surface of the sugar apple, and finally cover the sugar apple with plastic sheeting. After one to two days, the sugar apple will ripen. Before eating, wash the liquid off the skin thoroughly.

3. At home, you can also use the method of pairing fruits to ripen sugar apple. Fruits such as apples and pears are the best pairing partners when ripening sugar apple. The specific method is to take a plastic bag after buying the sugar apple, put the sugar apple together with two to three apples or pears, then tie the opening of the plastic bag tightly, and place it in a relatively warm and damp place. After twenty-four hours, the sugar apple will begin to soften.

II. What Ways Are There to Eat Sugar Apple?

1. Sugar Apple Fried Rice

[Ingredients] 50 grams of sugar apple, appropriate amounts of sausage, shrimp, bamboo shoot tips, cornstarch, pepper, chopped green onion, dried small shrimp, chicken powder, and rice.

[Method] Remove the shell and seeds from the sugar apple, coat with flour and fry in oil, then stir-fry all the ingredients evenly and it is ready.

[Benefits] Beautifies the skin and boosts immunity.

2. Sugar Apple Smoothie

[Ingredients] 100 grams of sugar apple, 1 mandarin, appropriate amounts of condensed milk, honey, and sake.

[Method] Remove the shell and seeds from the sugar apple and cut into small pieces, peel the mandarin and remove the seeds, mix them together evenly, then add condensed milk, honey, and sake and it is ready.

[Benefits] Stimulates appetite and strengthens the spleen, moistens the intestines and promotes bowel movements, and is especially suitable for people with diabetes to eat.

3. Sugar Apple and Apple Juice

[Ingredients] 2 sugar apples, 1 apple, 20 grams of honey.

[Method] Remove the shell and seeds from the sugar apples and cut into small pieces, wash the apple, remove the core, and cut into small pieces, put them together into a juice machine, add and blend evenly, and it is ready.

[Benefits] Beautifies the skin.

III. How to Store Sugar Apple?

1. Sugar apple must be ripe and soft before eating. After buying it and taking it home, if it is still hard, wrap it in newspaper, spray some water, and leave it for one to two days. After it softens, cut it open with a knife, remove the skin, and eat it. It is fresh, sweet, and fragrant, with a very unique taste.

1. After purchasing sugar apple, be sure to unpack it promptly, spread the goods on the indoor floor, keep it dry and ventilated, and avoid direct sunlight. It can be stored normally for two to three months.

2. The best storage temperature is 5-25 degrees. If the temperature is too high, it can also be put in the refrigerator for cold storage. Before refrigerating, do not wash it, and the temperature should not be lower than 0 degrees. The storage time in the refrigerator is more than 15 days.