Did You Know?
Passion fruit got its name from Spanish missionaries in the Americas in the 1500s who saw the flower as a symbol of Christ's Passion (crucifixion).
Overview
Brazil · summer · fruits
Passion fruit is a small tropical fruit with wrinkled purple or yellow skin containing aromatic, tart-sweet orange pulp filled with edible seeds — intensely flavored and perfumed.
Brazil
Origin
summer
Season
Easy
Difficulty
fruits
Category
Flavor Profile
Tarttropicalfloralseedy
Storage Tips
Ripe passion fruit (wrinkled skin) keeps for 1 week refrigerated; smooth skin means not yet ripe — ripen at room temperature first.
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How to Cook with Passion Fruit
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Scoop pulp and strain for juice, or use seeds and pulp together; extraordinary in cheesecakes, mousse, vinaigrettes, and cocktails.
Best Pairings
mangococonutvanillacreamchocolatelime
Substitutes
Mango + lime juice (similar tropical-tart notes), tamarind juice, or guava
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Passion Fruit
Nutrition Highlights
calories
97 kcal per 100g
key_nutrients
Vitamin C, vitamin A, iron, fiber, piceatannol, flavonoids
Quick Facts
Categoryfruits
OriginBrazil
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
High in vitamins C and A; rich in flavonoids with anxiety-reducing properties; fiber-rich; supports immune function.
Passion Fruit Photos
4 photos showcasing Passion Fruit in its many forms
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Passion Fruit
fruits
OriginBrazil
Seasonsummer
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Tarttropicalfloralseedy
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Pairs Well With
mangococonutvanillacreamchocolatelime
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