In the dark winter months, tropical fruits such as passion fruit, pineapple and mango can offer a wonderful escape to warmer places. The fresh, exotic flavors bring a ray of sunshine to your plate and provide a refreshing change in winter cooking. Passion fruit, with its intense sweet-sour flavor and unique texture, is perfect for giving desserts a tropical twist. Consider a pavlova with passion fruit or a creamy cheesecake with a passion fruit topping.
Pineapple, with its juicy and slightly acidic flavor, is an excellent fit for both sweet and savory dishes. Add pineapple to a winter salad with roasted chicken, or use it in a tropical chutney to brighten pork or fish. Pineapple also works great in cocktails such as a winter piña colada.
Mango cubes are versatile and can be incorporated into smoothies, salads, or as a topping on yogurt and granola. Their sweet, mild flavor makes them a nice balance in spicy curries or as an addition in desserts such as mango sorbet.
Tropical fruits bring the taste of summer and sunshine back into the cold winter months, making every bite or sip a pick-me-up for the senses.
