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Rose Apple

Syzygium jambos

🌍 Southeast Asia, naturalized throughout the Caribbean and Central America📅 May–September (guidance)

What is Rose Apple?

Rose apple, also known as plum rose or water apple, is a delicate tropical fruit with a crisp texture and a subtle floral, rose-like fragrance. The skin ranges from pale green to deep pink, and the flesh is white, juicy, and mildly sweet. In Jamaica it is sometimes called Otaheite apple, though that name more commonly refers to Malay apple. Rose apple is popular in Caribbean fruit salads and refreshing juices.

💚 Health Benefits of Rose Apple

✓High water content keeps the body hydrated in tropical heat
✓Vitamin C supports immune health and skin collagen
✓Low calorie and high fiber aid in weight management
✓Calcium and iron contribute to bone health and oxygen transport
✓Traditional use for digestive health and blood sugar balance

🍴 How to Eat Rose Apple

Wash thoroughly and eat fresh out of hand — the skin is edible. The core and seeds are not typically eaten. Excellent sliced into fruit salads, blended into juices, or lightly poached in syrup.

📦 Storage & Preparation

Store at room temperature for 2-3 days. Refrigerate for up to one week. Best consumed fresh as the delicate texture does not freeze well.

📊 Nutrition Facts

Low in calories with about 25 calories per 100g. Good source of vitamin C, calcium, iron, and dietary fiber. High water content makes it very hydrating.

🍽️ Rose Apple Recipes

Rose Apple Juice

A light, floral rose apple juice made with Syzygium jambos, water and fresh lime. Includes a guide to distinguishing rose apple from Malay / Otaheite apple.

⏱️ 10 min prep🔥 0 min cook👥 4

🌸 Rose Apple