Manzano bananas, also known as apple bananas, are short and stubby with thick peels that turn black when ripe. They are named for their apple-like flavor when eaten while green or yellow. Unripe apple bananas should be cooked before consumption due to their high astringency. Manzano bananas are a type of dessert banana with super sweet, creamy flesh that tastes of tropical mango, pineapple, and kiwi when fully ripe.
Leave bananas are room temperature until spotty or black and extremely fragrant.