The tamarillo is part of the same family as the tomato, pepper or eggplant. It has a smooth, satiny skin and its flesh is sweet and tangy.
The tamarillo should be firm to the touch. Its skin should be smooth and bright red in color.
The tamarillo can be eaten with a spoon, in salads, in jams and it can even be used to make marinades.
You can leave the tamarillo at room temperature to ripen it. When ripe, it can be stored for 2 weeks in the refrigerator.
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