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United States · New York · Bronx| Common Hunting Fishing Mushrooming Foraging |
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Passiflora edulis |
August: Fruits ripen, and flowering continues.
Safe for consumption, fruits are edible. Used in tropical countries as a source of vitamins and natural antioxidants.. Included in traditional drinks and desserts of many world cuisines..
Climbing shrub with aromatic fruits, popular in tropical regions.. Prefers sunny, warm locations and moist soil..
Handpicking ripe fruits when they become soft and fragrant. Cutting fruits from the vine using a knife or pruner.
Fruits are harvested when the skin changes color from green to yellow, purple, or orange depending on the variety.. Best to harvest in the morning or during cooler parts of the day..
Fruits can be eaten fresh or used to make juices, desserts, and sauces.. Pulp is scooped out with a spoon; peel is not edible.. Used fresh and in beverage preparation.
Passionfruit juice (Squeezing pulp and straining)
Fresh, refreshing drink with sweet and tart flavor
Fresh, refreshing drink with sweet and tart flavor
1. Cut fruit in half.
2. Scoop out pulp with seeds.
3. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
4. Serve chilled.
2. Scoop out pulp with seeds.
3. Strain to remove seeds if desired.
4. Serve chilled.
Passionfruit dessert (Using pulp in yogurts, mousses, or jellies)
Aromatic and refreshing flavor
Aromatic and refreshing flavor
1. Add passionfruit pulp to yogurt or mousse.
2. Mix well.
3. Chill before serving.
2. Mix well.
3. Chill before serving.