Practical ingredient guide
Passion fruit
A firm-skinned fruit with aromatic yellow pulp and dark seeds.
Fruit
All year round
International
What it offers and why to use it
Halve and scoop out the pulp. Seeds are edible; strain for a smooth cream, noting that yield and fibre change.
Flavour profile
Tart, tropical and very aromatic.
From shopping to cooking
Choose
Choose fruit heavy for its size without mould. Slightly wrinkled skin can indicate ripeness.
Store
Ripen at room temperature and refrigerate when ripe; keep opened pulp covered in the fridge.
Prepare
Mousses, ice cream, fruit sauces and drinks.
How to make the most of it
Good pairings
Yoghurt, mango, white chocolate and citrus.
How to substitute it
Mango purée with a little lime changes the flavour and is not an exact equivalent.
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