This box brings you fresh tree tomatoes in your choice of 3, 5, or 8 pound sizes. Our tamarillos grow at altitudes above 5,000 feet in Ecuador, and the fancy scientists call them Solanum betaceum, a nightshade relative of the tomato. The flavor lives up to the family name, mixing guava and passion fruit notes with the tangy tomato edge that earned it the tree tomato name. The thin skin is bitter, so peel it or blanch it off, or simply cut the fruit in half and scoop out the juicy, seed-flecked flesh with a spoon. A little sugar turns it into dessert, and a little heat turns it into salsa. Every order ships with our Arrive Fresh Guarantee, so your tree tomatoes arrive glossy, firm, and unblemished. Why Choose Tree Tomatoes from Tropical Fruit Box? • Freshness Guaranteed: Your tree tomatoes arrive glossy and firm with their delicate skin intact, backed by our Arrive Fresh Guarantee: get it fresh or we'll make it right. • Sourced Direct: Our tamarillos come from Ecuador, grown at altitudes above 5,000 feet where the fruit develops its signature tart, tangy character. • Free Shipping on Every U.S. Order: Delivered straight to your doorstep with no minimums and no added fees. • Women-Powered, Family-Driven: Tropical Fruit Box is a women-powered small business in Miami, and the tree tomato is one of those fruits our Tropifruiters love introducing to friends. Best Ways to Enjoy Tree Tomato Halved and Scooped with a Spoon The simplest way to enjoy a tamarillo is to cut it in half along the stem, sprinkle on a little sugar or your favorite sweetener, and scoop out the juicy, seed-flecked flesh with a spoon. Blended into Salsas and Chutneys The tree tomato's tangy, tomato-adjacent flavor makes it a natural for salsas, chutneys, and sauces. Peel, chop, and simmer it with onion and chili for a condiment that wakes up grilled meats and cheeses. Stirred into Breakfast and Smoothies Add scooped tamarillo flesh to yogurt, spread it over toast with cream cheese, or drop it into a smoothie or juice for a tart, tropical boost that plays beautifully against sweeter fruits like banana and mango. A Natural Pick for Passion Fruit Fans If you enjoy passion fruit, guava, or even a good heirloom tomato, the tree tomato fruit belongs on your counter. It neatly splits the difference between bright fruit-bowl sweetness and savory, salsa-ready tang.
