Jake Sternquist

For the uninitiated, dragon fruit can be intimidating.

Then, so you’re free to savor the fruits of your labor (sorry!

), we have a few ideas for dragon fruit recipes that wont disappoint.

Diced dragon fruit on cutting board

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Under that peel, youll find seed-speckled flesh thats either white, purple, or red.

The flavor is somewhat reminiscent of kiwi, pear, and watermelon, with a faint floral note.

If you cant find fresh dragon fruit, check the freezer aisle.

cutting a dragon fruit

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Several brands offer cubed dragon fruit.

Still, you need not eat it immediately.

Feel free to store dragon fruit at room temperature if you plan to savor it soon.

Once peeled and cut, transfer dragon fruit to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 1 day.

Sure, you could attempt to peel it whole using your hands like you might with abanana.