Spice Garden - Passionberry Ruta chalepensis, dried

Passionberries are known for their fruity-tart notes, subtly reminiscent of the passion fruit. Their fresh and slightly sweet aroma makes them a unique spice, ideal for enhancing fish, seafood, fruit salads, desserts, or even cocktails. How are passionberries used in cooking? Despite its name, passionberry spice is not derived directly from the passion fruit. It is a rare spice made from the berries of a specific shrub and possesses a natural aroma reminiscent of passion fruit.