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My refreshing passion fruit syrup recipe is so easy to make, with just 20 minutes of prep time. Naturally sweet with the perfect hint of smokiness, this homemade syrup will impress everyone! Mix it into drinks, infuse baked goods, or drizzle over breakfast or dessert for a touch of tropical paradise.
This is a recipe I have been making for a while now, and after many requests I decided it's time to post it! While I primarily use this passion fruit syrup for margaritas, it is really versatile and can be used in so many ways.
Passion fruit balances sweet and sour, with an overall refreshing tropical taste! It has hints of kiwi, pineapple, and cantaloupe, but ultimately stands alone in its amazing, unique flavor.
My syrup makes a great addition to any cocktail, mocktail, or even smoothie! It's ideal for anyone looking to enhance the flavor of other fruits or elevate sweet treats for a more sophisticated flavor profile. See my favorite serving suggestions below for more ideas!
If you love this syrup, definitely try out my other syrup recipes as well! There is something for every occasion with my sweet strawberry syrup or blackberry simple syrup, spicy jalapeno simple syrup, or my summertime favorite: peach simple syrup!
🥘 Ingredients
The hardest ingredient to find will be the passion fruit. If your regular grocery store doesn't have it, try looking at a health food store or international market. Here's what you'll need to make the best passionfruit syrup!
Water & Maple Syrup: I create a variation of a simple syrup, boiling the water and maple syrup before adding the other ingredients. Instead of maple syrup, you can also use agave nectar, honey, or sugar.
Passion Fruit Pulp: This bright yellow-orange pulp is the star of the show in my recipe, with its bold yet refreshing flavor. It has that sweet acidity similar to pineapple, with a touch of mango. It is tart, juicy, and oh so delicious!
Turmeric & Black Pepper: These unique ingredients add a little more dynamic to my passion fruit cocktail syrup, giving a subtle earthy note while not being too overpowering.
Mezcal (Optional): I personally love to use mezcal in this recipe, as it adds a nice smokiness. To keep this alcohol-free and kid-friendly, omit this ingredient.
🔪 How To Make Passion Fruit Syrup
Here is how to make passion fruit syrup at home in just a few simple steps! Once you finish the short prep work, the rest of the time is just letting the syrup infuse with the most delicious flavors.
Boil Water & Maple Syrup: First, I add the water and sweetener to a large saucepan, bringing to a boil. This takes about 5 minutes. I boil the liquid over medium heat for an additional 5 minutes. Meanwhile, I clean out the pulp from the passion fruit.
Combine Ingredients & Steep: Next, I remove the pot from the heat and add the passionfruit pulp, turmeric and pepper. I mix well to incorporate and allow the liquid to steep for 2-3 hours so the flavor gets infused.
Strain, Then Store or Serve: Then, I strain the syrup over a mesh sieve into a glass jar, squeezing out the juice as I go by pressing down on the pulp in the strainer. Save and use with cocktails, over ice cream or mixed with water as a juice!
📖 Variations
Passion fruit goes well with so many different flavors - I never get bored with this syrup! Here are my favorite variations:
Tropical Flavors: Transform this passion fruit simple syrup with extra flavor, by adding in some guava juice, orange juice, or pineapple juice. My personal favorite? Mango passionfruit syrup!
Vanilla Passion Fruit: In my opinion, passion fruit pairs really well with vanilla notes. Try adding in a dash of vanilla extract for a sweet yet earthy addition to this lilikoi syrup recipe.
Add Herbs: Infuse fresh mint leaves or even basil, for a refreshing spin on the original recipe. Adding a splash of this maracuya syrup to sparkling water on a hot day is amazing!
Keep The Seeds: Make this a passion fruit syrup with seeds. I've been to a few restaurants that serve their cocktails with the seeds! It might not be for everyone but it provides a bit of a crunch and unique experience.
🍽 Serving Suggestions
Now that you have this deliciously amazing homemade passionfruit syrup, you need to know how to use it up! I am in love with how versatile it is - it can be used in so many ways - basically in place of simple syrup in most recipes. Here are some of my top serving suggestions to try out:
As A Drizzle: My kids love to drizzle this passion fruit syrup over pancakes, waffles, or even yogurt or ice cream! It pairs really nicely with my vegan matcha ice cream or my lychee ice cream. You could even level up your milkshake game, adding some to a coconut milkshake for dynamic flavor.
More Desserts: This is the perfect syrup to infuse in cakes, frostings, or glazes.
Salad Dressing: For warmer weather days, I love a refreshing tropical salad! Use this syrup to make a vinaigrette for your favorite salads. It is super yummy mixed with my easy grape salad or breakfast fruit salad. Make a customized salad with things like arugula, mixed greens, mandarins, strawberries, blueberries, walnuts, pecans, and more.
For Tropical Cocktails: My passion fruit simple syrup recipe is so delicious for a variety of cocktails! I've created an amazing passion fruit margarita, passion fruit paloma, and passion fruit mint cooler, but it is wonderful for any tropical drink! Add to Mai Tais in place of the orange liquor or even try a splash in pina coladas for a new twist.
Mocktails & Other Drinks: You can transform any of the above into a mocktail version, but I've been loving my own special mocktail creation. Add 1 ounce of passion fruit syrup with 8 ounces of sparkling water. Squeeze in some fresh orange juice and a dash of agave syrup. Other fun ideas include passion fruit lemonade and guava passion fruit juice. Just be sure that you leave the mezcal out of the passion fruit syrup recipe!
🫙 Storage Instructions
Fridge: Since I typically do not use this syrup all at once, I pour it into an airtight container or mason jar and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Freeze: When I know I need this to last longer than 5 days, I freeze it! I've found the best method is to pour it into an ice cube tray. Once frozen solid, I transfer to an airtight freezer safe container then freeze for up to 3 months. I defrost the portion I need or even just add an ice cube or two to drinks!
❓Recipe FAQs
What is the best way to cut my passion fruit for this recipe?
Passion fruit is very easy to prepare for this syrup! First, I rinse off the skin to wash off any debris. Then, I simply cut it in half and scoop the insides out.
How do I separate passion fruit juice from seeds?
There are a few methods for doing this, but in this recipe I keep things as simple as possible. I just use a mesh strainer to separate out the pulp and seeds, pressing down to extract as much juice as possible. This leaves behind a delicious, smooth syrup!
If you are looking to get even more juice you could use a blender, adding the whole inside of the passion fruit, pulsing on low for a few seconds. This helps to separate everything without fully pulverizing the seeds (which we don't want to do). From here, just strain and press to extract all the juice. I like to save the pulp and seeds for other recipes, as they are edible!
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