Passionfruit Liqueur

Passionfruits are small and wrinkly and look hard to deal with but we think we have found the ideal use for them…

Ingredients:

• 700ml Vodka
• 12 Passionfruit
• 200g Granulated sugar
• 350ml water
• Vanilla bean, scraped

Slow Method:

1. Scrape out the pulp from the passionfruit and add to a Kilner Jar.
2. Add the vanilla seeds and Vodka.
3. Put into a cool dark place and leave for 30 days.
4. After 30 days, make a syrup by mixing the water and sugar and heating until dissolved. Let the syrup cool down completely.
5. Filter the fruit mixture to remove the seeds and mix with the cold sugar syrup.
6. Pour into a jar and let it rest in a dark place for another 15 days.
7. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
8. Enjoy your Passionfruit Liqueur

Fast Method:

1. Scrape out the pulp from the passionfruit and add to a Kilner Jar.
2. Add the vanilla seeds, sugar and Vodka.
3. Put into a water bath at 65°C for 3 hours.
4. Strain into a clean bottle and test for taste. Add extra sugar if needed.
5. Enjoy your Passionfruit Liqueur

Lucy’s Top Tip: Try substituting the Vodka for Gin, Rum, or Brandy. Don’t discard the fruit once you have strained it from the alcohol, it makes a really nice ice cream topping.