Revisit A Taste Of The Islands With Lilikoi Jelly

By Stella Gay


Passion fruit is an incredibly delicious thing. Many people enjoy it juiced for drinking, but it also makes wonderful preserves. There are two skin colors, including purple or yellow. The yellow variety grows green on the vine and must ripen until yellow once harvested. This fruit is not native to the Hawaiian islands. It was originally brought by Spaniard settlers, but it is an island favorite today, and cherished for its sublime fragrance and flavor.

Passion fruit comes in two varieties. Both yellow and purple are found. But it is yellow that generally grows in the lower elevations and is more easy to harvest. It is the one that is most often used in recipes. Both can be eaten when ripe by using a spoon to scoop out the pulp and seeds. When the flesh and contents are strained, the juice is used to make Lilikoi jelly. This is the name that is used with fondness by islanders.

Breakfast is a wonderful time to enjoy the delicate jelly. It is common to eat it on tea bread, rolls or toast with just a bit of butter. The combination melts into one sublime treat. Though it would seem that this preserve is scarce, there are actually many of the yellow skinned ones that grow in lower altitudes. This makes this color the most popular for juicing and using in recipes. The purple colored variety grows higher up and is not as accessible.

The passion fruit is a nutritional choice for eating and preserving. It has a good amount of vitamin content, which is primarily A. Also found are riboflavin, niacin and ascorbic acid. Islanders enjoy focusing on healthful eating so this low sugar choice is often preferred for its tart with sweet flavor.

The major companies that produce this fine delicacy are located so that they can easily source fresh produce and preserve it at its prime quality. Tourists buy many jars to bring home after vacation, but it is also possible to order online directly from the factories. Each business offers its own proprietary recipes which are usually a mix of the popular Lilikoi and other ingredients. These may be sweet or even savory.

The traditional recipe is sleek, with just a few ingredients. Juice separated from the edible pulp and seeds, natural pectin, island grown sugar and clear water are the four necessary to make the sparkling jars of yellow sparkling like jewels. Those who yearn for flavors of the Hawaiian islands can order jars to be delivered right to their homes. Savoring the flavor can be all it takes to think of the tropics once more.

With the local island companies certified by so many better business associations and carrying many awards for excellence from fairs and competitions, the best Internet service is certain. Purchasing online is easy, with delivery to most any doorstep throughout the mainland available. No worries about ordering and well packaged items ensure the safest delivery possible.

Whether gifting yourself or a favorite hostess for a special occasion, the Hawaiian flavors are certainly welcome. Those who have yet to try the preserves can taste something new, while veteran passion fruit experts can indulge in reminiscing about a past for future visit to the lush tropical paradise that produced them.




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