Passionfruit Syrup – Cooking with Nana Ling

Passionfruit Syrup is a versatile gem – drizzle it over ice cream, pancakes or waffles, mix it into sparkling water for a refreshing drink or use it as the base for a tropical cocktail. Make it up in minutes and say cheers to this sweet and tangy syrup.

Ingredient notes

Although fresh passionfruit pulp is the ideal ingredient when making passionfruit syrup, you can use tinned passionfruit pulp if that’s all you have available.

You’ll also need caster sugar (superfine sugar) and water.

See recipe card at the end of this post for quantities.

Instructions

Start by placing all the ingredients in a saucepan (see image 1).

Heat gently over low heat, stirring, until the sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil (see image 2) and then simmer, uncovered, for about 7 minutes or until the mixture starts to thicken a little and look glossy.

Strain the mixture to remove the seeds (see images 3 and 4).

Bottle the syrup immediately, allow to cool and then store in fridge (or on pantry shelf until opened if you follow your own canning processes).

Storing and enjoying your passionfruit syrup

The syrup should last in the fridge for a few weeks.

It’s sure to disappear before that, though! There are so many ways to enjoy your syrup. Passionfruit syrup can be a great addition to various recipes:

• Cocktails: Use as a mixer for tropical cocktails like margaritas, daiquiris, or mojitos.
• Mocktails: Combine with soda water, lime juice, and mint for a refreshing non-alcoholic drink.
• Smoothies: Blend it with yogurt, banana, and tropical fruits for a delicious smoothie.
• Tea Sweetener: Add a splash to iced tea or herbal tea for a tangy twist.
• Pancake Topping: Pour over pancakes, waffles, or crepes.
• Ice Cream Drizzle: Top vanilla or coconut ice cream with syrup.
• Cheesecake Sauce: Drizzle over cheesecake or other creamy desserts.
• Yogurt Swirl: Mix into plain yogurt or parfaits with granola.
• Glazes: Brush onto pastries, tarts, or muffins as a glaze.
• Salad Dressing: Whisk the passionfruit syrup into vinaigrettes for tropical salads.
• Fruit Salad: Toss with fresh fruits for an added zing.

More passionfruit magic

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