How to tell when fruits are at their ripest and sweetest

We've all been there: you spot that fruit from a distance looking picture-perfect and imagine the juicy goodness that lies within. But when you dig in, it has a cheek-slapping, fowl taste instead of the sugary delight you had pictured.

It's the mother of all anti-climaxes.

So how do we avoid falling into this heart-breaking trap? Here are tips and tricks for spotting when a fruit is at its tastiest.