The large, yellowish-green fruit, although native to the Eastern United States, is hard to come across due to its short shelf life and very limited cultivation. Nevertheless, some Asheville-area makers are crafting pawpaw products to give more people a taste of this indigenous American delight.
![Pawpaw in hand](https://mountainx.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/AC_2_1_Pawpaw-330x440.jpg)