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Custard apples are at their sweet and creamy best. Ripe fruit gives slightly to the touch, like a perfect avocado. Ripen firm fruit by pairing with a banana in a paper bag.

The eggplant season has started in southern Queensland. Try one blackened on the barbecue, flesh scooped out, mashed and mixed with a little tahini, natural yoghurt and pinch of salt.

Citrus is the bargain. Indulge in navel oranges, mandarins, lemons and limes.