Passion Fruit Puree, also known as lilikoi puree in Hawaii, is the part of the passion fruit that remains after you strain the pulp and remove the seeds. It has a vibrant sweet and tangy flavor that is delicious in smoothies, sweet treats, cocktails, and more!
This Lilkoi Puree is simple, versatile, and adds the perfect tropical accent to a range of recipes. We love to add it to cake, curd, and syrup. During the summer, we also love to add it to smoothies along with other tropical fruits like mango and pineapple.
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Ingredients
- Passion fruit - All you need for this recipe is passion fruit. Lilikoi has a distinct sweet, tart, and tangy flavor. It is also full of health benefits, including antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins, potassium, and magnesium.
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Substitutions/Variations
- Extra sweet puree - If you want the puree to be extra sweet, you can add a sweetener like honey or sugar to the puree.
- Mango - Add some mango puree to create for a delicious tropical fruit blend.
- Lime or lemon juice - Add a squeeze of lime or lemon juice to the puree for a citrusy addition.
- Orange zest - Add a little orange zest for an orangey accent.
- Passion Orange Guava (POG) - Add a squeeze with orange juice and guava juice to make the famous passion-orange-guava combination that is popular in Hawaii.
Instructions
- Blend - Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or jar and set aside. Use a sharp knife to cut the passion fruit in half, careful to not spill the nectar. Then transfer the pulp into a blender carafe or food processor and pulse a couple times. This will loosen the seeds from the pulp. Do not over blend or too many of the seeds will break up into the mixture.
- Strain - Pour the pulp into the sieve to strain. Gently stir the pulp with a spoon and press it against the wire strainer to separate the seeds from the puree. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container to use for desserts, smoothies, and more!
Pro tip - Use a sharp knife and a cutting board with a groove so you can recover some of the juice that escapes when you cut the lilikoi.
How to Use Passion Fruit Puree
Lilikoi puree is a versatile ingredient that can add a delicious tangy twist to a wide range of drinks and sweet treats. For drinks, you can add it to smoothies, juices, cocktails, and mocktails. For treats, it is delicious in cakes, tarts, curds, and syrups.
Recipe FAQs
Passion fruit puree is made by just blending the passion fruit pulp then straining out the seeds.
Yes, this puree will be delicious mixed with other tropical fruits like fresh mango or pineapple.
Passion fruit juice is usually made of puree, water, and sweetener. Passion fruit puree is just the liquid that remains after the seeds have been strained.
No, in order to make passion fruit syrup you will need passion fruit puree or pulp, water, and sugar.
Storage
This homemade passion fruit puree can be refrigerated in an air-tight container or lidded jar for up to 1 week. You can also freeze lilikoi puree in an air-tight freezer safe container for up to 4 months. In order to thaw it, place it in the fridge overnight.
Top Tips
- Use enough fruit - Each lilikoi will have 1-2 tablespoons of pulp inside.
- Use ripe passion fruit - Ripe passion fruit will have wrinkled skin, a deep purple or yellow color, and a strong aroma. They will also be easier to extract the pulp from.
- Freeze - Freeze the juice in a lidded ice cube tray to add to smoothies instead of ice. A lidded ice cube tray with preserve the juice's freshness and its health benefits.
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How to Make Passion Fruit (Lilikoi) Puree
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6-10 medium sized passion fruit
Instructions
- Blend - Place a fine mesh sieve over a bowl or jar and set aside. Use a sharp knife to cut the passion fruit in half, careful to not spill the nectar. Transfer the pulp into a blender carafe or food processor and pulse a couple times. This will loosen the seeds from the pulp. Do not over blend or too many of the seeds will break up into the mixture.6-10 medium sized passion fruit
- Strain - Pour the pulp into the sieve to strain. Gently stir the pulp with a spoon and press it against the wire strainer to separate the seeds from the puree. Enjoy immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container to use for desserts, smoothies, and more!
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Notes
- Refrigerate this easy passion fruit puree in an air-tight container or lidded jar for up to 1 week. You can also freeze lilikoi puree in an air-tight freezer safe container for up to 4 months. In order to thaw it, place it in the fridge overnight.
- Use a cutting board with a groove so you can recover some of the juice that comes out when you cut the passion fruit.
- Each passion fruit will have 1-2 tablespoons of pulp inside.
- Use ripe passion fruits because they will also be easier to extract the pulp from. Ripe passion fruits will have wrinkled skin, a deep purple or yellow color, and a strong aroma.
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