✦ Sourced from the world's finest growers ◆ ✦ Grade One fruits only ◆ ✦ UK nationwide delivery ◆ ✦ Trusted by 60,000+ on social ◆ ✦ Every box curated with care ◆
✦ Sourced from the world's finest growers ◆ ✦ Grade One fruits only ◆ ✦ UK nationwide delivery ◆ ✦ Trusted by 60,000+ on social ◆ ✦ Every box curated with care ◆
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The Fifth Orchard

Custard Apple - Sugar Apple

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Sugar Apple – The Sweet Healer

Origin: Egypt / India / Indonesia / Lebanon
Taste Profile: Sweet / Creamy / Sugary
Availability: September - April~ (different every year)

Energetic Properties:
Invites emotional warmth and inner peace
Soothes the nervous system while restoring optimism
Encourages balance between comfort and clarity

Physical Benefits:
High in vitamin C, potassium and natural fruit sugars
Supports digestion and gentle energy release
Traditionally valued for replenishment after fasting or exertion

Sugar Apple, also known as Sitafal or Sweetsop, is a visually striking fruit with a scaled green exterior and soft, fragrant flesh inside. Its texture is delicately grainy, reminiscent of a ripe pear, while the taste is like luxuriously sweet and creamy sugar. The finest fruits are larger with fewer seeds, as the seeds are not eaten.

With our Sugar Apple deriving from tropical regions such as Egypt, India, Indonesia and Lebanon, Sugar Apple trees flourish in warm climates with abundant sunlight and fertile soils. Each fruit ripens slowly, developing its distinct balance of sweetness and perfume as the flesh softens.

This beautiful fruit carries a deeply comforting energy one that nourishes both body and spirit. It restores joy where fatigue has lingered and reminds the heart of life’s natural sweetness. Sugar Apple strengthens the solar plexus without agitation and soothes the heart without dullness, bringing harmony to those navigating emotional healing or physical recovery.

Ceremonially, Sugar Apple is regarded as a fruit of rest and gratitude. It has long been shared after prayer, fasting or healing work to honour the body’s return to balance. Its gentle nourishment mirrors the sacred pause between giving and receiving, a reminder that sweetness can be both medicine and message.

This is a fruit for those learning to rest in their strength, for soft restoration. 

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Common Questions

Will my fruit be ripe when it arrives? +
Every box is packed daily and curated to include fruits at varying stages of ripeness. Some will be ready to eat immediately, while others may need 1–2 days at room temperature to reach their peak. This is intentional — it means you can enjoy your fruits over several days rather than all at once.
How long does delivery take? +
We receive shipments from all across the world every day of the week, so to assure for the best selection and finest quality, orders can take between 1–5 working days. If a specific delivery date is required, please leave a note at checkout.
Where do the fruits come from? +
We work with only Grade One Fruits. Our produce is sourced from all across the world and we work with both highly skilled elite growers and traditional farmers in remote tropical regions who have cleanly cultivated fruit for generations. We source from countries including Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, India, Australia, Costa Rica, Brazil, Ecuador, Italy and many more. We work with only the world's freshest and highest quality produce.
How will this benefit me? +
Eating fruit can literally change the direction of your life. It allows you to nourish your body with essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, fibre and structured water while supporting energy, digestion, hydration and overall wellbeing. Consuming fresh, high quality fruit helps improve clarity, mindset, motivation and emotional balance, creating a stronger connection between the mind, body and soul.
Does my fruit come with instructions? +
Yes! All fruit comes with a QR code providing clear instructions and guidance regarding preparation, ripeness and everything else you need to know.
What if my fruit arrives damaged? +
Get in touch within 24 hours of receiving your delivery with photos of the affected item(s). We will always rectify any issues without delay, whether that's a replacement or a refund. Contact us at issues@thefifthorchard.co.uk or call us via telephone.
Do you supply businesses, hotels and events? +
Absolutely. We supply our incredible fruits to hotels, restaurants, gyms and schools. We also support events including weddings, celebrations and corporate occasions. Visit our Corporate Services or Events & Hire pages, or get in touch directly to discuss your requirements.