How to eat a Mabolo Fruit

During, one of our trips to Calamba, Laguna, We happened to chance by a Mabolo Fruit or Velvet Apple. It fascinate us since it was the first time we've ever encountered such a fruit. It resembled an apple in size and shape, except for its hairy skin and strong odor.


According to the natives there, you can just crack it open and using a spoon remove the core and eat the meat. However, take extra caution with its peel as the hairy strands can get inside your pores and irritate your skin.

To savor the experience of eating the Mabolo Fruit we've decided to take it home.  Upon searching the internet, here is the most common and recommendation they suggest when eating a Mabolo Fruit added with a bit of personal touch:

1. Wash of the skin with water.

2. Peel of the skin.












3. Cut it into quarters and remove the core and seeds.

4. Place it in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.  This will help reduce it's strong smell as most of the odor is found on the skin.

5. We tried adding a little bit of honey to enhance the flavor. However, eating the Mabolo Fruit on it's own is fine.