Fruits that start with S

The star fruit is one of the most uniquely shaped fruits that start with s. Sometimes called carambola, this yellow fruit is deeply ribbed, so when it’s cut in half it takes on a star shape.

The whole star fruit is edible, so don’t worry about having to peel it! A bite into a slice of star fruit will give you a wave of sour flavors. Its texture is similar to that of a grape, so it’s nice and juicy.

Most people enjoy star fruit fresh, but it can be cooked or used to make juices. Star fruit is harvested during the dry season in numerous countries in Southeast Asia.

Safou fruit kind of looks like a mini eggplant thanks to its shiny purple skin. But, they’re nothing like eggplants! The waxy skin of safou fruit covers a pale green smooth flesh that covers a large seed.

These fruits that start with s can be eaten raw or cooked, but take on different flavors depending on the preparation. When raw safou fruit is a bit sour, but when cooked they taste buttery and savory.

The safou fruit tree can be found throughout tropical areas in western and central African countries. During the rainy season, the safou tree produces its most fruits.

Watermelons are an awesome summer fruit, but sometimes they can be a little too big. That’s where the sugar baby watermelon fruit comes in. The small watermelon variety is the perfect size for traveling which is why it has the nickname of “ice-box watermelon.”

The rind of the sugar baby watermelon fruit is dark green, and the inside flesh is a reddish-pink color. Its flesh is juicy and sweet, with a crisp texture. It's often eaten raw, but can be turned into juice as well.

Despite its smaller size, it tastes just like a regular watermelon. The best time to find these fruits that start with s is during the summer and early fall.

Salak fruit, also called snake fruit, is a scaly fruit that grows from palm trees called Salak. Originating from Indonesia, salak fruit is a small brown-red scaly fruit that has a similar shape to a fig. Once the salak fruit is peeled, you will find a cream-colored flesh.

Each snake fruit may differ in texture, with some being crunchy like an apple and others being crumbly. For the most part, all salak fruit has the same taste, which is sweet and sour.

When eaten, salak is typically eaten raw. The snake fruit grows year round in the region, so it can be easily found in southeast Asia.

These small fruits that start with s are a type of guava that has a dark red skin, and a soft white or pink flesh. The whole fruit is edible, but the seeds can be a bit tough to chew.

Most people eat strawberry guava fruit raw, but it can be turned into a sweet paste for later usages. You may believe that its pink color has led it to have the name strawberry guava fruit, but it was also given this name because of its flavor.

The flesh of a strawberry guava has a floral, berry flavor that many compare to strawberries. These yummy fruits beginning with the letter s grow year-round throughout South America and Central America.

Sweet orange fruit is a type of citrus fruit that comes predominantly from China. It has the class bright orange skin, and a super sweet pulpy flesh that we all know and love.

Surprisingly, the best time to enjoy a taste of sweet orange fruit is during the winter months. Most people enjoy sweet orange fruit raw as a refreshing snack, but its juice can be used as a garnish as well.

Sometimes referred to as yellow mangosteen, santol fruit is a tropical fruit that grows in countries like Malaysia, Laos, and Cambodia. Its leathery yellow skin hides a fluffy white flesh that is juicy and soft.

Depending on how ripe the santol fruit is, the flavor may differ. Some of these fruits that start with s have an almost candy-like sweetness, while others are mildly sour.

The best time to taste this round edible fruit is during late spring or fall. The skin and rind of the santol fruit may not be edible, but the cotton fruit like pulp is, so it’ll be worth the trip.

Sugar apple fruit, or sweet-sop, is a tropical fruit that grows throughout the Americas. The green fruits starting with the letter s are made up of knobs and bumps.

Once you break open the hard shell of a sugar apple fruit, you will find a lovely pale flesh that is soft and creamy. The flesh of a sugar apple has a sweet flavor that is almost like custard, which is why some call it the custard apple fruit.

The best time to enjoy sugar apple is during the summer and fall months. It tastes best when eaten fresh, so there’s no need for lots of preparation.

This list of fruits would not be complete with the classic strawberry fruit! Likely originating in France, the strawberry fruit now grows all over the world with many varieties.

Most strawberries have similar characteristics though. Red skin covered in tiny seeds, a juicy and slightly firm texture, and a lovely sweet and tangy taste.

A strawberry is usually eaten fresh, but it can also be added to smoothies, ice cream, pies, milkshakes, and so much more. The peak season for a strawberry varies depending on their region, but most grow from April to May in the US.

Check out the following recipes for inspiration: strawberry chutney, strawberry flan, strawberry curd and Eton mess.

The star apple fruit is quite the interesting fruit. It has a round shape and a gorgeous dark purple leathery skin. When cutting the star apple in half, you’ll find a gelatinous white flesh with a few cavities in the middle that take on a star shape.

The jelly-like pulp has a mild flavor that is similar to lychee or rambutan. The tropical fruit is harvested in tropical parts of Asia like Singapore and the Philippines. Star apple grows from late winter into summer, and is commonly consumed fresh or cooked.