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Passion Fruit Juice Recipe

This tropical passion fruit juice has a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavor with a robust, refreshing aroma. It is incredibly light and easy to make! Perfect for hot summer days!

About Passion Fruit Juice

Refreshing and packed with tropical flavor, passion fruit juice is perfect for those warm summer days. As a Brazilian, born and bred, I grew up juicing passion fruit at home, and I can safely say this is one of my favorite Brazilian fruits. Yes, passion fruit is native to the south of Brazil, near Argentina, so we have many recipes with passion fruit.

In Portuguese, we call it suco de maracujá, but many people abroad refer to it as maracuya juice (Spanish). As the third most-consumed juice in Brazil—only behind orange and cashew fruit—this passion fruit drink is obviously trendy. Rightly so because it is sweet, slightly tart, and has a strong and characteristic aroma. Put simply, it is delicious, and it will become your next go-to summer beverage!

Health Benefits of Passion Fruit Juice

Passion fruit juice is a refreshing beverage full of nutrients and minerals that may boost your immune system, source fiber, and help your body fight off infections. Here are some benefits of this homemade passion fruit juice:

  • Packed with crucial nutrients – The fruit contains high levels of vitamins A and C and has potassium, magnesium, calcium, and iron.
  • Boosts the immune system – Full of vitamin C, this powerful antioxidant may help boost the immune system and decrease the risk of dementia.
  • May reduce type 2 diabetes risk – Rich in piceatannol, a micronutrient that may improve insulin sensitivity, potentially decreasing type 2 diabetes risks.
  • Antioxidants powerhouse – Rich in antioxidants that help keep the body systems healthy and reduce cellular stress and inflammation.
  • Excellent fiber source – Provides about 2 grams of fiber per serving.

How to Make Passion Fruit Juice

Juicing passion fruit is relatively easy. Here’s a thorough step-by-step instruction on how to easily make a refreshing juice from passion fruits:

  1. Prepare a medium bowl and fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
  2. Prepare glasses filled with ice and set aside.
  3. Wash the fruits with water and discard any fruit with several soft spots.
  4. Cut the passion fruit in two, scoop out the pulp with seeds, and add it to the blender jar. Discard the shells.
  5. Blend it at medium speed for about 10 seconds and strain your passion fruit concentrate into the prepared bowl using a fine-mesh strainer.
  6. Transfer the concentrate back to the blender, add the water and sugar or other sweeteners of your preference, and blend until smooth.
  7. Strain your passion fruit juice through a fine strainer into the prepared glasses filled with ice to remove the seed pieces.
  8. Your passion fruit drink is ready to serve! Enjoy!

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Passion Fruit Juice Recipe

  • Yield: 3 servings
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup (250 milliliters) passion fruit pulp seedless
  • 2 cups (500 milliliters) water
  • 4 tablespoons sugar (or honey)
  • Ice cubes

Instructions:

  1. Prepare a medium bowl and fine-mesh strainer and set aside.
  2. Prepare glasses filled with ice and set aside.
  3. Wash the fruits with water and discard any fruit with several soft spots.
  4. Cut the passion fruit in two, scoop out the pulp with seeds, and add it to the blender jar. Discard the shells.
  5. Blend it at medium speed for about 10 seconds and strain your passion fruit concentrate into the prepared bowl using a fine-mesh strainer.
  6. Transfer the concentrate back to the blender, add the water and sugar, or other sweeteners of your preference, and blend until smooth.
  7. Strain your passion fruit juice through a fine strainer into the prepared glasses filled with ice to remove the seed pieces.
  8. Your passion fruit drink is ready to serve! Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

  • Calories: 141
  • Total Fat: 1g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 29mg
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 8g
  • Sugar: 26g
  • Protein: 2g

Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

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© Bruna
Cuisine: Brazilian

Category: Foods and Drinks

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