The skin and seeds are not edible. The fruit can be eaten raw, or used in custards, smoothies, and ice cream.
Pawpaws are small, deciduous understory trees producing oblong green-to-brown fruit with a creamy, custard-like texture. They taste like a blend of banana, mango, vanilla, and pineapple. PAW PAW
These fruits were eaten by Indigenous peoples and were reportedly enjoyed by the Lewis and Clark expedition. They are sometimes referred to as "America's Best Secret Fruit". The skin and seeds are not edible
Focus on planting native pawpaws to support biodiversity and the zebra swallowtail butterfly. or used in custards