Saturday, April 18, 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.

If you are curious regarding how to use this in your every day life, there are many possibilities. Try slathering it on a sandwich, adding it to a recipe, or enjoy it on a spoon fresh out of the container. Feel free to try these other suggestions.

Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches are the staple in mainstream diets. It can be considered a comfort food. Yet, after years of the same blackberry, blueberry, or strawberry flavors, the sandwich may become a dull lunch option. This is where lilikoi steps in. It will liven up bored taste buds, and may encourage individuals to try new flavor combinations.

If you are going to a housewarming party, or are looking for a unique present for that person who has everything, you may consider creating a tropical basket. This is a great present with an exotic flair. Pair this condiment with other Hawaiian themed foods such as macadamia nuts, add some coconut rum or Margarita mix, and presto you just created a fast and easy gift that will not fail to impress.

The combination of tangy and sweet is what gives this jelly a unique taste that is both addictive and fun to experiment with. It can be added to sauces, sandwiches, or eaten by itself. Regardless of how it is used, this fruit will liven up any meal, and bring home a little bit of Hawaii.




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