Apple and pear on their own taste pleasant but quiet. One passion fruit changes that, adding a sharp, perfumed tang and little black seeds that crunch between your teeth.
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Taste3.4
Balance3.3
Easy to make3.9
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Garnish: Spoon of passion fruit pulp on top · Ice: Served up, no ice
Method
Wash and core the apple and pear and cut them into pieces.
Halve the passion fruit and scoop out the pulp.
Blend apple, pear and water for about 40 seconds until smooth.
Stir in the passion fruit pulp or pulse briefly so the seeds stay whole, then pour into a glass.
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Taste
Mild and sweet with a tart, tropical lift; smooth with a light crunch from the seeds.
About this smoothie
Apples and pears give this smoothie a mellow, naturally sweet base, and both contain fibre, especially in the skin. Passion fruit is the accent: its pulp is intensely aromatic and slightly sour, so a single fruit is enough to flavour the whole glass. Because the recipe uses water instead of milk, it stays light and fruity, a good choice for a warm afternoon or next to a savoury breakfast.
Bartender tips
Use a pear that gives slightly at the stem; hard pears make the smoothie grainy.
A ripe passion fruit has wrinkled skin and feels heavy for its size.
Variations
Tropical twist
Add 80 g mango for a thicker, sweeter smoothie.
Frequently asked questions
Can I blend the passion fruit seeds?
Yes, but blending them for long makes the smoothie gritty and slightly bitter. A short pulse or stirring them in works better.
Is it vegan?
Yes, all ingredients are plant based.
Can I prepare it in advance?
It keeps in a closed jar in the fridge for up to a day, though the apple may darken slightly. Shake before drinking.