Passion fruit is one of the most delicious on the face of the planet. The great thing is that it is contained in its pod so you can take it with you on a hike, to work or around the house until you are in the mood for a snack (just make sure you have a knife handy). Follow these tips to learn how to choose, prepare and enjoy passion fruit.
Steps
Part 1 of 3: Choosing the Perfect Passion Fruit
Step 1. Evaluate the texture of the peel
It must be a bit shriveled and deep purple in color, so the fruit is ripe and very sweet. Remember to buy clean fruit even if you only eat the inside. The softer the peel, the riper the fruit.
Step 2. Shake it
Grab one and shake it to gauge the amount of liquid and seeds (i.e., how much sweetness to eat). Compare a few to find the ones that have the most pulp.
Step 3. Smell it
You can determine its flavor by perfume, if it has a "tropical" aroma it will certainly be excellent. If there is no smell, it will probably be sour and tasteless.
Part 2 of 3: Wash and Cut the Passion Fruit
Step 1. Wash the fruit
When you have bought the right one, clean it even if you don't intend to eat the peel: this is an important step to eliminate residues of chemicals, bacteria or insects that are left on the outside. If you cut the fruit without washing it you will transfer this dirt into the pulp.
Step 2. Cut it out
Once washed, put it on a cutting board. Divide it in half with a knife. Use a serrated one for a neat, effortless cut and try not to squeeze out too much juice (it's delicious).
Step 3. Know what to eat and what to avoid
You should see some orange pulp separated from the white peel. Remove it with a spoon or fork. Try not to scratch the peel too hard because it is bitter, and don't eat it.
Step 4. Discard the peel and store the pulp
You can use the scraps to make compost. If you don't eat all of the fruit, place the leftovers in a small bowl (or leave them in half the peel) and seal it with cling film. Store them in the refrigerator.
Part 3 of 3: What To Do With Passion Fruit
Step 1. Make a juice
Passion fruit juice is thought to be what the ancients called 'the nectar of the gods.'
Step 2. Make a passion fruit margarita or martini
Why stop at the fruit alone, if you can make some fantastic and delicious cocktails? Drink responsibly.
Step 3. Make a jam
Waking up in the morning and spreading some passion fruit jam on your toast is a surefire way to start your day. Such a breakfast will only bring good things into the day.
Step 4. Make a cordial
Enough with the old raspberry infusions! Try something that makes you feel like you're on a warm tropical beach, even if it's the middle of winter!
Step 5. Add the passion fruit to the yogurt
Why not be brave and try it with Greek yogurt? Not only will it make it sweet, but it will make you dance for joy.
