Granadilla
Passiflora ligularis "Juss"
Also
known as Golden Passion Fruit, the granadilla is the sweetest
of the Passifloras.
Its origin ranges from central Mexico through Central America
and Western South America and is the most common species of Passiflora.
Granadillas
are grown in tropical climates between 1,600 and 2,000 meters
of altitude and are available year-round.
They
have a sweet-tart fresh flavor, and are known worldwide as a natural
dessert on their own.
The
fruit is usually cracked open and the pulp and seeds are consumed
out-of-hand. When used at the table the fruit is cut in half and
the contents are eaten with a spoon. They can also be used in
cold drinks and sherbets.
The
Granadilla is well known for its digestive properties.
