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samedi 18 avril 2015

What You Need To Know About Lilikoi Jelly

By Stella Gay


Many of us possess that insatiable sweet tooth that demands sugar. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are not complete without the addition of something savory. Jams, marmalade, and jellies are often a welcome addition to any meal. Although traditional flavors may be satisfactory, there comes a time when the sweet tooth craves something different. This is where lilikoi jelly comes in.

You are probably asking yourself what exactly is lilikoi; after all its not a mainstream fruit. Well, you are right. This fruit grows predominantly on the islands of Hawaii, and can be considered a tropical fruit as it needs high moisture content, warm temperatures, and fertile ground. This uncommon fruit does not look like something you would normally eat as it possesses yellow cratered skin and tends to be a small in size. Inside it has a creamy yellow skin with dark seeds.

Normally it is not eaten raw as the flavor can be a bit much. People who bite into its flesh will pucker up as the flavor is both intensely sweet and sour. It can be considered extreme in taste. For that reason many prefer it cooked up in a tasty dessert, or transformed into a delicious jelly.

The benefits of eating it are not just for the flavor, the fruit provides nearly fifty percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C, contains twenty five percent of the daily vitamin A requirements, and packs a whopping ten grams of fiber. This fruit is popular as a jelly is because it contains large amounts of sugar making it the ideal candidate for jelly.

This fruit is easily added to any dish as a substitute for traditional flavors, on a sandwich, or eaten right out of the jar. There are not many recipes available for this jelly at the moment, but that just means people can enjoy experimenting with this unique flavor in their kitchen. Here are two other ways lilikoi can be used.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are a popular staple in any diet. However, after a while you and your family may find yourselves tiring of traditional flavors such as blueberry or strawberry. This is where lilikoi comes in. Its complex sour yet sweet taste balances perfectly with any flavor bread and peanut spread. As an added benefit, this may open up your children to new foods.

Another idea is to incorporate lilikoi into a gift. This makes for a unique house warming present, or it can be used to create a tropical birthday basket for that person who has it all. Simply pair this jelly with Hawaiian foods such as chocolate covered macadamia nuts. Next, throw in some coconut rum or tropical Margarita mix for an exotic and fun gift anyone will enjoy. After all, who can say no to a slice of the tropics.

Feel free to go wild with this relatively new product. Although here are not many recipes on the internet, the fun part is experimenting in the kitchen. It is sure to add a unique flavor to any dish. This fruit will make your taste buds dance, and is a great way to bring home a slice of the tropics.




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