March - June. This fruit does not ship well and is seldom available in local markets. There is at least one tropical fruit shipper in Homestead that makes them available to specialty markets. Primarily it is a backyard fruit that can be grown locally, particularly in areas close to the coast. Jaboticaba is native to Brazil, cherry like or grape like in appearance but with a thicker, tougher skin.
Fruit has a dark maroon to blackish skin with a muscadine flavor.
The gelatinous whitish pulp contains one to four small seeds. Fruit grows off the central stem, and not from the terminal branches as most other fruits. Freeze for later enjoyment. They can also be used in jams and jellies, fresh fruit salads, sherbets and cobblers. Prepare fruit and combine.