These passion fruit flavored macarons is something that I have been wanting to try for the longest time. What hindered the process was the lack of the main ingredient, the passion fruit itself. We planted a passion fruit tree last summer, there was one sole fruit on the tree when I got it. This summer, I was so excited to see many beautiful passion fruit flowers blooming under the sun. But that was all that happened, just the flowers, never came the fruits! The flowers kept on coming and blooming, but that was all I can see. I was so disappointed not being able to see those beautiful little brown things hanging on my tree.
Just when I thought I would never be able to accomplish my dream, then came the real things. Although these were not from my tree, but they are as real and as fresh as any passion fruits can be. Thanks to my mother-in-law who supplied me with these rare, precious fruits from her friend's garden. My impossible mission is finally accomplished.
I just love how the passion fruit flavor and fragrant play out in this little delightful dessert. The exquisite scent of passion fruits to me smells like a cross between guava and and strawberry. Passion fruit itself is tarty and tangy in flavor with a subtle taste of sweetness. They are mostly use in gourmet baking or cooking to enhance the aromatic flavor of the desserts or dishes. Once being added, it will bring out a very pleasant, distinctive flavor to the dish. Not only being well known for the aroma, it's also packed with tons of vitamin C, potassium and fiber. A very healthful fruit indeed!
Hopefully one day, my passion fruit tree will be able to bear some of these precious fruits for me. Until then I will have to depend on the generosity of others:).