A ripe guava will have some give when you squeeze ... Using a paring knife, cut it in half. If you don't want to eat the skin, scoop out the flesh with a spoon. Slice the flesh into wedges like ...

Also known as the pineapple guava or guavasteen ... jellied section of a freshly-cut feijoa is clear. Under-ripe fruit will reveal a half white/ half clear jellied section and over-ripe fruit ...