By MANDY SINCLAIR
What to do with glut
Whilst passionfruit don’t ripen once picked, fruit that has fallen to the ground and become a little wrinkly are usually fine to eat.
Store passionfruit, refrigerated for 2-3 weeks, but only 1 week if kept at room temperature
Freeze:
Freeze juice in ice cube trays – if you have an abundance of fruit, simply remove pulp and freeze in portions, an ice cube tray is perfect for this.
Passionfruit sorbet
Combine 2 cups of water, ¼ cups caster sugar and finely grated rind of 1 lemon in a saucepan on medium heat. Stir until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to high and boil for 10 mins. Set aside to cool. Stir through ½ cup lemon juice and ½ cup of passionfruit pulp. Churn in an ice cream maker according to manufacturers instructions. Transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.
Preserve:
Passionfruit curd
In a large microwave-proof bowl, whisk together 4 eggs and 3/4 cup of caster sugar, until well combined. Add ½ cup of passionfruit pulp and 100 grams of chopped butter. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (50%) power for 6-10 mins, whisking every minute, until thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Pour into sterilized jars, seal and refrigerate.
You will need approx 4 passionfruit for ½ cup pulp.
Makes 1¾ cups
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