sweet granadilla

This type of fruit is one that interests many fruit lovers. Other names it goes by include; sugar fruit, yellow passion fruit, sweet passion fruit. It is often overlooked but it is full of nutritious and sweet goodness.

They are oblong to oval shaped with a hollow, light-weight feel as well. They also have a bright sweet and tangy fruity flavor with tropical and floral undertones. In addition, it is available all round- a bonus factor.

Granadillas can be grown indoors under moderate sunlight and its flowers are at its best when its roots are constricted in a container. Another factor is that ,it needs rich, loamy soil , even moisture and frequent feeding for optimal growth.

It is filled with a variety of antioxidants which include; protein, potassium, calcium, phosphorus, iron, vitamins A,B2,C,EK as well as fiber to regulate the digestive tract.

Sweet passions are eaten fresh by cracking it open and the pulp eaten. The content is eaten using a spoon.

Ways to eat the pulp;

• Poured over some yogurt as fresh topping.
• Mixed with fruit salad or in dressings
• Can be juiced and strained mixing sweet liquid into fruit drinks, cocktails and smoothies.
• Can be combined with orange and tangerine juice to create a sweet and tart breakfast juice.
• Pulp made into jams and marmalades.
• Used to flavor ice cream, pies, Pavlova and cake frosting.

These taste of goodness pair well with strawberries, blueberries, mascarpone, tangerines , blood oranges , limes and yogurt.

When storing the pulp, it can keep from 1-2 weeks when stored at room temperature an about 2-4 weeks when stored in the refrigerator.

The nest time you are go to the grocery store, look out for this fruity goodness and add it to your diet for major health benefits.