Learn how to make passion fruit puree that will transport you to a tropical state of mind any time of year. The puree is super easy to make, and it’s perfect for freezing for use throughout the year!

A small bottle of freshly made passion fruit puree sits on a wooden cutting board surrounded by fruits.

Over 8 years, I’ve had 6 passion vines in my backyard which have produced over 200 pounds of fruit, so I’ve gotten pretty creative with using it! My time in culinary school also taught me a thing or two about developing recipes, which has come in handy for using up all these tropical fruits!

Honestly, the hardest part is finding the fruit! Once you have them, getting your own fresh puree is super simple! You can then use the puree to make even more recipes like fresh passion fruit juice, fresh passion fruit syrup, tropical passion fruit mojitos, and even desserts like passion fruit curd!

why this passion fruit puree recipe works:

🏝️ vacation-worthy. This sweet-tart tropical fruit is believed to originate in South America, but it has become synonymous with island destinations for a reason— one taste, and it’s like you’re on a vacation!

🔀 versatile. Passion fruit puree can be used in so.many.recipes!!! From drinks to dessert, it’s a useful and flavorful ingredient you’ll want to use again and again!

🙌 easy . While tracking down the fruits can be tricky, making the puree is easy-peasy! It’s a straightforward process of slice-crush-bottle!

passion fruit juice vs. passion fruit puree:

When it comes to freshly squeezed juices and purees, the lines can get a little blurry. Purees tend to be thicker than juice and more viscous in texture.

Confused??? It’s okay! Think of the puree as the pure liquid that is squeezed from the fruit. Puree = pure! Juice has the word ice in it, and ice is made with water. So juices usually have water added. A silly mnemonic device? Sure! …But at least that’s how I keep it straight! 🤣

🛒 ingredients

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fresh passion fruit – all you need for this recipe is ripe passion fruit, also called lilikoi or maracujá! You’ll need quite a few, since you don’t get much puree from each fruit. You can find them at your local grocery store or from a specialty online retailer. Typically, passion fruit is available from late summer through early winter. You can sometimes find them year-round, but the price will likely increase during the off-season.

See the recipe card for the exact quantities.

🍳 instructions

Slicing the top off of a ripened fresh passion fruit.

1: Wash your fruit to remove any dirt or impurities, then slice the tops off of your fruits.

Scraping the pulp out of a passion fruit.

2: Using a spoon, scrape the passion fruit pulp from the inside of the fruits into a bowl or measuring glass.

Passion fruit pulp is being blitzed in a blender to separate the puree.

3: Process the pulp using a blender, juicer, or fine mesh sieve and spoon to smash the pulp sacs and extract the puree from the pulp.

Straining the seeds out of fresh passion fruit pulp.

4: Strain the puree to remove any crushed seed pieces. You can use either a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth lined in a sieve.

5: Transfer the strained puree in an airtight container.

6: Store the processed puree in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week, or portion into ice cube trays and freeze for longer-term storage.

Hint: It’s okay if you can’t completely strain the seed pieces out, because they are edible.

💡tips & tricks for getting it right

🍽️ serving tips

When it comes to using your fresh passion fruit puree, you have some options! You can enjoy it as is, though the flavor is pretty intense. You can also use it as an ingredient in recipes like…

passion fruit vinaigrette – this salad dressing is made using homemade passion fruit puree, so it’s full of tropical fruit flavor that you can use on all your salads!
passion fruit juice – probably the easiest thing to make with your puree is passionfruit juice! It’s the perfect refreshing drink for a hot summer day, or just a day when you wish you were on vacation. 😏
passion fruit simple syrup – I love making a simple syrup with the puree because it’s immediately useful in nearly any cocktail or mocktail recipe! This passion fruit syrup for drinks is perfect to add fresh tropical flavor to any beverage!

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

Even though the process of making passion fruit puree is pretty straightforward, things can go wrong. Try these troubleshooting tips if you run into any issues:

sour or acidic – if your puree is too sour or too tart, you will want to add some sugar or other sweetener to whatever you use the puree in to balance out the flavor.
seeds in the puree – if you are having trouble separating seeds or seed pieces from the pulp, you can use cheesecloth lined in a fine mesh sieve to remove the pieces. It is okay to leave them in, because the crunchy black seeds are edible, but some people prefer to keep the puree a pure golden-yellow color.

🧰 equipment needed & storage tips

juicer or blender – you can use either a juicer or a blender to help pulverize the fresh fruit pulp. If you don’t have either, you can also use a food processor or immersion blender. AND if you don’t have those, you can use a mesh sieve and spoon. It’s a little more labor intensive but it works!
knife & cutting board – you’ll need a sharp knife and sturdy cutting board for slicing your fruits.
fine mesh sieve and optional cheesecloth – a mesh strainer, also called a sieve, is helpful for straining passion fruit seeds from the puree. Cheesecloth is even better for removing fine particulate matter from the puree. Make sure to use a stainless steel sieve, because passion fruit is acidic. Acidic liquids + aluminum can lead to a metallic taste in your final puree.
airtight storage container – you’ll need an airtight storage container for storing your puree in the fridge. Alternatively, you can use an ice cube tray to portion out the puree. I love using SouperCubes trays because they’re clearly marked for easy portioning!

🫙 storage tips

The fresh puree will last up to one week when stored in the fridge in an airtight container like a mason jar. You can also freeze it for longer storage! I love to freeze the puree into portioned cubes for long-term storage. The great thing about freezing the puree is that you can use it as you need it throughout the year!

Using a juicer to puree fresh passion fruit pulp.

A juicer is the most convenient option to use for making puree because it will extract the most juice from the fruits.

Using a spoon and fine mesh sieve to separate seeds from passion fruit puree.

If you don’t have a juicer, blender, or food processor, you can extract the juice by hand using a spoon and fine mesh strainer.

This method will take the longest and might not yield the most juice.

💬 q+a

What is the difference between passion fruit juice or puree?

Puree is thicker than juice. It’s the pure liquid that’s extracted from the fruit, and sometimes contains parts of the pulp. Juice is most often the puree that has been combined with water and sweetener.

What does passion fruit taste like?

Passion fruit has a sweet, tart, and tangy flavor. Ripened fruit is sweeter in taste, and less ripe fruit is more sour in taste. It’s similar to pineapple with citrus added, though some people also liken it to kiwi or melon.

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How to Make Passion Fruit Puree (Fresh Passion Fruit Puree)

Learn how to make passion fruit puree from real passion fruits! Fresh passion fruit puree is a flavorful and versatile ingredient that can be used in a variety of recipes, from drinks to desserts. Made by processing fresh passion fruits, this puree bottles the sweet-tart tropical flavor of passion fruit.

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