Easy no-bake Passionfruit slice - Recipe by VJ cooks + Quick how-to Video (2024)

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How to cut a passion fruit for a co*cktail? ›

To use in co*cktails

Cut the fruit in half with a sharp knife and scoop the flesh out of the shell into your shaker (or simply push the flesh out by squeezing the fruit half between your fingers).

1260 kJ / 299 Cal.

You can freeze passionfruit whole, simply defrost in the fridge before using. Or, scoop out the pulp and freeze in ice cube trays before popping them out into a freezer-safe bag or container. You can freeze passionfruit for up to 3 months. All the pulp and seeds inside a passionfruit are edible.

It's low in calories and packed with essential nutrients, like vitamins C and A. It's also rich in antioxidants and fiber, supporting many avenues of health. The nutritional profile of passion fruit can support immune function, gut health, blood sugar control, and heart health.

It can take 12–18 months for a newly planted vine to reach fruiting size. We usually get one large crop during summer and autumn; gardeners in more tropical areas will get continual cropping.

According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s most recent dietary guidelines, the recommended intake is 34 g for men ages 19–30 and 28 g for women ages 19–30. Eating passion fruit regularly may help to prevent constipation and improve digestion and overall health.

There are about 55 grams total per cup, with about half of those from fiber (almost 100% of the daily value) and the other half from natural sugars. Fiber helps minimize the blood sugar impact of passion fruit. In fact, it is on the lower side of the glycemic index, with a rating of somewhere between 4.5 and 27.5.

Generally, a 100-gram serving of passion fruit contains about 11 grams of carbohydrates, including 2 grams of sugar and 10 grams of fiber. So while passion fruit does contain some sugar, it is relatively low in sugar compared to many other fruits.

The simplest way to cut into a passion fruit is to slice it in half to reveal the inside, then scoop the pulp and edible seeds out with a spoon. You can also slice off the top and eat the seeds with a spoon.

Crown Canker. This is a lethal condition of passionfruit, causing sudden wilting, leaf and fruit drop and death. It has been a major factor in limiting the commercial production of passionfruit in New Zealand.

Why is my passion fruit dying? ›

Irregular watering, letting the plant dry out and then applying water can also lead to root disorders as they are susceptible to soil borne fungal diseases which are a bit more difficult to control. Another cause could be sap sucking insects such as Passionvine Hopper, which is prevalent in summer.

Cut it in half to reveal the fleshy insides. Once cut, the pulp and the edible seeds can be scooped out using a spoon. They can be eaten as is or used in a variety of recipes. You can blend the pulp and seeds in a food processor to make a fragrant puree that's good for smoothies and baking desserts.

How to prepare passion fruit. To eat a passion fruit raw, cut it in half and use a spoon to remove the pulp from the rind. The rind is not edible. People can eat both the seeds and the pulp, or just the pulp.

To eat this tropical fruit, you need to slice or rip open the rind to expose the colorful, juicy flesh and seeds. The seeds are edible, so you can eat them together with the flesh and juice. The white film separating the rind from the flesh is edible as well, but most people don't eat it, as it's very bitter.