Passion Fruit Puree: Why You Should Use It

Are your winter meals getting a little drab ... a little bland ... a little boring? If you're shaking your head yes as you read those words, just know that you're not alone. We could all use a little pick me up come the beginning of February. And we at Kitchen Daily have just the solution -- frozen passion fruit puree. You've probably passed it numerous times in the freezer aisle at your grocery store, not knowing that a fresh taste of the tropics was just at your finger tips.

While some of us can find this little purple fruit year round, it's just a bit easier to opt for the already prepared, ready to use, frozen puree. Despite its small size, passion fruit is surprisingly fragrant and boasts complex flavors. It's a little bit sweet and tart, citrusy and refreshing all at once. All you have to do is keep your freezer stocked with this potent puree, and when the mood for a bold new flavor strikes, you can reach for your frozen reserve.

Just a little bit of passion fruit puree is all you'll need to reinvent the flavors in your kitchen -- and it's a great solution to elevate weeknight dinner. Using the puree in a sauce to top your fish or chicken dish really takes things up a notch, as does whisking some into your everyday salad dressing recipe. Its flavors can awaken you in the morning when served atop your yogurt. And just a swirl of it in your evening cocktail will instantly transport you to vacation mode. But the best part is that you can feel good about this tangy indulgence, since it's chock-full of vitamins and much needed nutrients.

If you can't find the puree in the frozen section of your super market you can always order the fruit pulp, juice or puree online -- and trust us, it's totally worth the effort. And while it may seem a little bit pricey, it will last you a long time and improve many, many dishes.

Sources for passion fruit:
Passion Fruit Pulp in Syrup
Passion Fruit Puree
Passion Fruit Concentrate
Funkin Passionfruit Puree
Ceres Passion Fruit Juice

If you get your hands on the fresh fruit, learn how to cut and eat it.

Comments

[fredgladys]

08:07 AM on 02/27/2012

Replace lemon with passionfruit to make a curd, great on cakes and tarts.

[mikala]

04:59 PM on 02/14/2012

When I lived in Hawaii we had lilikoi which has yellow skin and larger than the purple species. I think it is my favorite fruit of all. Just slice the top and suck it out, yum.

[OAK STREET MAFIA]

04:33 PM on 02/07/2012

I distribute Passion Fruit Concentrate for my bars in NYC.

[gcohen8844]

02:33 PM on 02/08/2012

What and where are these bars?

[SmurphIt]

03:50 PM on 02/07/2012

Yum, I grow passoin flower vines, but have never seen a fruit on them.

[ginadeoliveira2008]

03:09 PM on 02/09/2012

That might be because you live in a not enough warm climate. Here they grow like weed. I mean real weed, the old word, please.

[ginadeoliveira2008]

05:01 PM on 02/06/2012

Oh I forgot the easiest and healthy way to eat passion fruit. Just open in half, pour a bit of honey and spoon it to your mouth!

[Blonde4eva7]

03:49 PM on 02/07/2012

Adding honey is not really healthy. Just eating it as is seems like the healthiest way to eat it.

[ginadeoliveira2008]

05:10 PM on 02/07/2012

I'm sorry to be back to it but, in what way would honey be unhealthy, unless of course you overeat it? The benefits of honey have been well reported I assume. The only situation it would not be of benefit is in case you're on a strict low carb diet.

[northbronx]

12:04 PM on 02/08/2012

Passion fruit is fairly puckery straight up. I like it scooped out and blended into fresh OJ.

[ginadeoliveira2008]

04:55 PM on 02/06/2012

I live in the tropics. Passion fruit grows beautifully in the backyard, but I never ever heard of passion fruit purée. We make juice, mousses and cake icing frequently. How would you make purée?

[amsanvel]

06:27 PM on 02/03/2012

Thank you so much, Great Idea!