- Supports digestion and relieves constipation
- Helps manage blood pressure levels
- May assist in regulating cholesterol and blood sugar
- Eases respiratory symptoms such as asthma, particularly when linked to mineral imbalances
- Contributes to restful sleep through natural tryptophan content
- Contains antibacterial and antifungal compounds
How to Use Quenepa in the Kitchen
1. Refreshing Quenepa Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs peeled quenepas
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (blended and strained)
- 1 quart of water
- Juice of 1 lime
- Raw honey to taste
Instructions:
- Boil water and pour it over the peeled fruit in a large bowl. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then cool.
- Using your hands, gently massage and squeeze the quenepas to release the pulp and juice.
- Strain the liquid, then stir in lime juice and honey.
- Chill and serve cold.
2. Quenepa Jam Recipe
You’ll need two 12 oz sterilized jars.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb peeled quenepas
- 16 oz water
- 1½ cups natural sugar (coconut or raw cane sugar works well)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Bring water, sugar, lime zest, and cinnamon to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring.
- Add the quenepas and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the hot jam into jars, seal, and invert to cool fully.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- Supports digestion and relieves constipation
- Helps manage blood pressure levels
- May assist in regulating cholesterol and blood sugar
- Eases respiratory symptoms such as asthma, particularly when linked to mineral imbalances
- Contributes to restful sleep through natural tryptophan content
- Contains antibacterial and antifungal compounds
How to Use Quenepa in the Kitchen
1. Refreshing Quenepa Juice
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs peeled quenepas
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (blended and strained)
- 1 quart of water
- Juice of 1 lime
- Raw honey to taste
Instructions:
- Boil water and pour it over the peeled fruit in a large bowl. Let steep for about 20 minutes, then cool.
- Using your hands, gently massage and squeeze the quenepas to release the pulp and juice.
- Strain the liquid, then stir in lime juice and honey.
- Chill and serve cold.
2. Quenepa Jam Recipe
You’ll need two 12 oz sterilized jars.
Ingredients:
- 1 lb peeled quenepas
- 16 oz water
- 1½ cups natural sugar (coconut or raw cane sugar works well)
- Zest of 1 lime
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Bring water, sugar, lime zest, and cinnamon to a gentle boil in a saucepan. Cook for 10 minutes, stirring.
- Add the quenepas and simmer for about 25 minutes, stirring until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the hot jam into jars, seal, and invert to cool fully.
- Store in the refrigerator.
