Drinks
Passionfruit Juice (Jus Grenadya)
The Quirky Foodster Team
Ingredients
- 8 ripe passionfruit, halved
- 1 litre (4 cups) water
- 100 g (1/2 cup) sugar, or to taste
- Ice, for serving
Method
- Scoop the pulp and seeds from the passionfruit halves into a bowl.
- Blend the pulp briefly with a little of the water to loosen the flesh from the seeds, about 15-20 seconds.
- Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into a pitcher, pressing firmly to extract all the juice and discarding the seeds.
- Stir in the remaining water and sugar, adjusting sweetness to taste.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Serve over ice in tall glasses.
Introduction: Made from fresh passionfruit, a fruit abundant across Haiti's tropical climate, this tangy-sweet juice is a refreshing everyday drink enjoyed at home and sold by street vendors, especially popular in the heat of the day.
Cultural Background: Made from fresh passionfruit, a fruit abundant across Haiti's tropical climate, this tangy-sweet juice is a refreshing everyday drink enjoyed at home and sold by street vendors, especially popular in the heat of the day.
Tips: Press firmly but briefly on the seeds when straining; over-blending can release bitterness from the seed coating.
Variations: A splash of orange juice or a few mint leaves can be added for a fresh twist.
Storage: Store in a covered pitcher in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Served chilled; does not require reheating.
Nutrition: Approx. 90 kcal, 0.5 g protein, 0 g fat, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fibre per serving (250 ml).
FAQs:
Q: Can I use frozen passionfruit pulp?
A: Yes, thawed frozen pulp works well and can be substituted directly for fresh fruit.
Q: How sweet should the juice be?
A: Adjust sugar to taste, as passionfruit varies in natural tartness depending on ripeness.
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