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jeudi 23 avril 2015

Revisit A Taste Of The Islands With Lilikoi Jelly

By Stella Gay


For the lucky who have spent time in the Hawaiian islands, the memory of the luscious fruits there continues long after arriving home. One in particular seems to catch the imagination as well as the palate. The delicious passion fruit is a refreshing drink, but it also is used in many traditional preserve recipes that have been handed down for generations. There are two types including yellow and purple. Though this is one fruit that is not original to Hawaii, it has come to represent much of the lovely flavors and fragrances so cherished by islanders.

When cut open, the smooth skin of the passion fruits reveal seeds and pulp inside. These are wonderfully refreshing eaten with a spoon. Islanders call the sweet preserves made from the strained juice Lilikoi jelly. It is a bright yellow orange colored product that glistens in its jars, tempting tasters to open them immediately.

Traditionally eaten with a few butter pats on toast or other breakfast or tea breads, most people enjoy this Hawaiian delicacy as a special treat. Though these fruits grow from lower to upper island elevations readily, the yellow ones are more common to the lower areas, making them more readily available. But, the juice required to create the jelly must be pressed from the fruit and this can be time consuming and therefore precious.

Appreciated for its vitamin A content, passion fruit also contains good amounts of niacin, ascorbic acid and riboflavin. Health conscious consumers enjoy drinking its juice for better health and well being. Because it is low in sugar, recipes can be a combination of sweet and tart, which many prefer.

Though many home cooks make their own preserves, this fragrant delicacy is available for purchase from the major island factories. These local producers harvest the produce and create their products right on the island so each batch is fresh and flavorful. Jars filled with blends of Lilikoi and other island fruits are as popular as those with only the original jelly.

Made with nothing more than fresh juice, island harvested sugar, pectin and clear water, passion fruit jellies and preserves are popular gifts for anyone hungering for a bit of island flavor. It is possible to order single jars or combination gift packs for those longing to return to Hawaii for a few moments. The pleasure derived from tasting those flavors again can transport gift recipients to the island paradise as taste and memory combine.

Local companies packing preserves are certified by the better business bureau and often display awards and prizes for excellence earned at recent country fairs and tasting competitions. They pride themselves on serving their customers well by ensuring that their online orders are shipped safely and arrive intact at doors almost anywhere.

Indulging the senses has never been easier. With a beautiful shipment of these scrumptious items so easily purchased online, there is no reason to not enjoy some for any occasion. The gift assortments are a nice way to enjoy new flavor combinations, making a nice treat at home as well as a thoughtful hostess gift. Once the rich flavor of the passion fruit catches the taste buds, it can be hard to resist.




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