Passion fruit puree is deliciously tropical and perfect for using in cocktails, smoothies, and desserts. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make our own passion fruit puree! You might be wondering, “what is passion fruit puree?” Passion fruit puree is just the juicy bits from the passion fruit. Let’s break down some common terms to make it more clear. Passion Fruit is a sweet yet tart tropical fruit. While a
tropical delicacy, you can often find passion fruit in the southern US as well, so grab some of this healthy tropical fruit when you see it! Passion Fruit Pulp is everything inside the fruit – the seeds and the delicious yellow puree! You can eat the seeds (the entirety of the pulp of the fruit) or you can remove the seeds to make passion fruit puree. Passion Fruit Puree (or
lilikoi puree, in Hawaii!) is simply the juicy part of the passion fruit with the seeds removed! It has the intense tart and sweet tropical flavor of passion fruit, all bottled up to be used in a number of recipes. Today, we’ll be walking though how to make passion fruit puree. Lilikoi is the Hawaiian word for passion fruit – isn’t it fun to say? It definitely adds to the tropical feel here. This is one of our easiest
passion fruit recipes yet! Much like any fruit, passion fruit can fall off the tree before it is fully ripened and sent to the stores. If the fruit is very green or feels very light, it likely won’t have a lot of pulp inside. Set those back and reach for deep purple fruit that is heavy for its size. It couldn’t be easier to make passion fruit puree! A knife, strainer, and measuring cup are all you need. Step 1: Scoop Step 2: Strain Step 3 (Optional): Blend Stay Sharp: The skin of the passion fruit can be a little tough, so make sure you are using sharp knives. The sharper they are, the easier they cut which means they are actually safer to use than dull knives (which can slip and cut
you). Keep it Together: When you cut the fruit, make sure and keep it tightly “shut” as you move it to your strainer. The pulp will want to escape and you don’t want to waste a single bit. Scoop it Up: One passion fruit should have about 2 tablespoons of pulp (seeds + puree) which can net you anywhere from 1-2 tablespoons of puree. Keep this in mind when you are thinking about how much puree you want to end up with. Keep it Cold: Store your passion fruit puree in an airtight container in the fridge for a couple weeks. For long-term storage, freeze in an ice cube tray and then store in a bag once frozen. This should last for six months. What is Passion Fruit Puree Good For?You can use passion fruit puree in a number of recipes, from drinks and cocktails to dressings and desserts!
What can I use instead of passion fruit puree? If you can’t find passion fruit at the store, or have run out of puree and are feeling tropical, try using mango, guava, or papaya! Passion fruit puree is deliciously tropical and perfect for using in cocktails, smoothies, and desserts. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make our own passion fruit puree!
Store in the fridge for 1 to 2 weeks in an airtight container. For longterm storage, freeze in an ice cube tray then transfer to an airtight freezer baggie. Can be kept frozen for up to 6 months. Serving: 1TbspCalories: 17kcal (1%)Carbohydrates: 4.2g (1%)Protein: 0.4g (1%)Fat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 5mgPotassium: 63mg (2%) Fiber: 1.9g (8%)Sugar: 2g (2%)Calcium: 2mgIron: 0mg Reader InteractionsHow do I increase the yield of my passion fruit?Hand-pollinate your passionfruit to encourage the fruiting process. This can be done using a paintbrush by collecting pollen from the stamen of one flower and spreading it to the pistil of another flower on the vine. Plant fragrant flowers such as lavender near your vine to attract more bees to help pollination.
How long does it take for a passion fruit to mature?It can take 12–18 months for a newly planted vine to reach fruiting size. We usually get one large crop during summer and autumn; gardeners in more tropical areas will get continual cropping. The fruits are ripe when the skin is wrinkled: pick the fruit before it drops.
Is raw passion fruit edible?To eat a passion fruit raw, cut it in half and use a spoon to remove the pulp from the rind. The rind is not edible. People can eat both the seeds and the pulp, or just the pulp.
Is passion fruit good for dogs?Dogs cannot eat passion fruit. Fragrant, tart, and sweet, passion fruit is a tropical fruit produced by the passion fruit vine. While the flesh of passion is not toxic, the fruit is full of sugar, and the seeds and rind or skin contain cyanide which can cause stomach upset and serious health issues.
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