Look For
Fruit with a red on orange-yellow (not green) background. Ripe fruit yields to gentle pressure.
To Store
Ripen firm fruit at room temperature out of direct sunlight. Cover, refrigerate ripe fruit unwashed for up to one week.
To Prepare
Rinse and eat. To remove pit, cut fruit lengthwise around pit and twist to separate halves. To prevent browning, coat cut surfaces with lemon juice.