Nance – Byrsonima crassifolia

Nance is a small, golden-yellow tropical fruit with a bold, sweet-tart flavor and soft texture that’s often described as musky, creamy, and slightly fermented—truly one-of-a-kind. This bite-sized, pitted fruit is traditionally used in Central American and Caribbean cuisines to make refreshing drinks, ice cream, preserves, and fermented liqueurs.

The tree is drought-tolerant and thrives in hot, dry tropical conditions, producing heavy crops of fruit in the late summer. Nance is also known for its digestive and medicinal benefits, and is commonly consumed as a functional or “aid” fruit for gut health.

📅 Season: Late summer to early fall
📏 Growth Habit: Small to medium tropical tree; well-suited to warm, dry climates
🍽️ Fruit Use: Eaten fresh, in juices, desserts, jams, or fermented drinks
⭐ Most Important Trait: A bite-sized, pitted tropical fruit with unique flavor and traditional uses—loved in Latin American cuisine and herbal wellness.