The skin and seeds are not edible. The fruit can be eaten raw, or used in custards, smoothies, and ice cream.
Explore the pawpaw as a local alternative to imported tropical fruits, noted in this Instagram post . PAW PAW
Focus on planting native pawpaws to support biodiversity and the zebra swallowtail butterfly. The skin and seeds are not edible
Ripe pawpaws fall to the ground in late summer or early fall (September/October). or used in custards
Examine why a native fruit with historical significance fell out of favor, as discussed in Serious Eats .
Ripe fruit should be picked from the ground, as they do not ripen well after being picked early.