Passion fruit juice | Passion Fruit Syrup is one of the most exotic and refreshing drinks out there. Check out the post to find simple instructions along with images to make passion fruit juice.
During my visit to Kerala last summer, I saw my Dad making passion fruit syrup out of 2 huge baskets of fruits. Nivaan was his little helper. He would walk around with my dad picking fruits from the vines and then assist him with removing the pulp. The best part of all this was he stayed away from his IPad and was truly happy to be involved in the process.
After all that hard work, the best part came when we finally got to have the juice and kill the summer heat. We are a family of passion fruit juice lovers and when it’s homemade with fruits from your garden, it’s all the way merrier.
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What is passion fruit?
Passion fruit is a fruit that has a tough rind but the inside is juicy and filled with seeds. It is mainly used as a topping for desserts and flavoring drinks.
Where does passion fruit grow?
Passion fruit grows in abundance in tropical places. It’s a vine which gives full of fruits during the season. I have seen my share of these beauties at our home in Kerala. Good soil, rainfall, and plenty of sunshine act as a safe haven for these beauties.
Every year when the fruits are in abundance, my parent preserve it by making passion fruit syrup. They store it in the refrigerator for a couple of months. It is ideal for the coming summer months.
Passion fruit also comes from South America and Australia.
What does passion fruit taste like?
The fruit itself is very tart but with the right amount of sweetness, it tastes excellent. Some people like to have it without any sugar. My kids scoop the fresh out with the spoon and have it without adding any sweetness. Although I have no idea how they do that.
Apart from the exotic flavor, it pairs well with any flavor it is added too. That is the main reason it is so popular for cocktails and virgin mocktails.
What are the different varieties of passion fruit?
- Purple passion fruit: I used purple ones for this recipe because it is easily available in Dubai during the season.
- Yellow passion fruit: This is what I have seen in Kerala and what my parents use
- There are other varieties too but I haven’t seen them yet.
What are the benefits of passion fruit?
This fruit is a powerhouse of nutrients and has some amazing health benefits.
It’s known to boost immunity, increase digestion and is an excellent source of vitamin C.
You can read more about the benefits of passion fruit here.
How to make passion fruit juice?
Step-by-step recipe with images
1: To remove the pulp, cut the passion fruit in half and scoop the mixture out.
2: Grind, just enough to separate the seeds from the pulp.
3: Strain the pulp through a sieve.
4: You can add it to cocktails, sodas, or desserts.
To make a quick passion fruit drink, add about an inch of juice in a glass. Top with ice and add sprite or any lime soda.
How to make passion fruit syrup?
1: Make a simple syrup by adding 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan. Place it on medium-low heat and simmer until the sugar is slightly thick. (This is the recipe to make a simple syrup. You can also use it to make gelato, cocktails, or mocktails.)
2: Add the strained passion fruit juice to the saucepan and simmer it for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
3: Transfer into a sterilized glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Use the syrup as needed.
4: Use the syrup as needed. The syrup should stay good in the refrigerator for a month or two.
For more refreshing drinks, check out the strawberry lemonade and blueberry lemonade.
Passion Fruit Recipe Ideas:
- Passion fruit Cheesecake
- Pavlova
- Passion fruit bars
- Panna cotta (You can substitute blueberry syrup in this blueberry panna cotta recipe)
- Mango passion fruit juice
- Variety of cocktails and mocktails
- Passion fruit creme brulee
- Pudding
- Custards
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Passion fruit juice is one of the most exotic and refreshing drinks out there.
- 1 kg (2.2lb) Passion Fruit (Yields 2 cups pulp, also refer notes)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup water
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To remove the pulp, cut the passion fruit in half and scoop the mixture out.
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Transfer the pulp to a food processor and process on low speed till the juice and seeds separate out. It's ok if the seeds break but don't let it grind too much.
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Sieve the mixture through a fine strainer and use it in cocktails or mocktails.
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Make a simple syrup by adding 1 cup of water and 1 cup of sugar to a saucepan. Place it on medium-low heat and simmer until the sugar is slightly thick. (This is the recipe for simple syrup. You can use it in cocktails or mocktails)
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Add the strained passion fruit juice to the saucepan and simmer it for 5 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it cool completely.
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Transfer into a sterilized glass bottle and store it in the refrigerator. Use the syrup as needed.
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The syrup should stay good in the refrigerator for a month or two.
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To prepare, Add 2-3 tablespoons of syrup to a glass and fill the remaining glass with water or soda. Taste and adjust the sweetness by adding more syrup or liquid.
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To add raspberries, press a raspberry to the bottom of the glass and fill the glass with passion fruit juice.
1 Kg (2.2lb) passion fruit yields 2 cups of pulp. (This also depends on the variety of passionfruit)
2 cups of pulp with seeds = 1 and 1/2 cup syrup after processing and removing seeds.
The syrup should stay good in the refrigerator for a month or two.
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