Summer Harvest: The Best Edible Souvenirs from Hawaii

Summer in Hawaiʻi is a season of abundance. The orchards, farms, and valleys across Maui come alive with vibrant colors and rich aromas as mangoes, guavas, lilikoi (passion fruit), and starfruit reach their peak. At Maui Fruit Jewels, we celebrate this bounty by hand-crafting our award-winning jellies, purees, pastes, and shortbreads from 100% locally made in Hawaii, all prepared in our kitchen in Wailuku.

Did you know? Maui Fruit Jewels is THE largest fruit processor in Hawaii. This month alone, our team processed:

• Mango: 5,500 lbs
  
• Guava: 5,000 lbs
  
• Lilikoi: 6,000 lbs
  
• Starfruit: 2,000 lbs
  

Each pound represents the dedication of local farmers and the pride we take in creating the best edible souvenirs from Hawaii.

From Orchard to Kitchen: 100% Locally Made in Hawaii

Our fruit sourcing keeps every bite rooted in the flavors of the islands:

• Mango – Grown in sunny groves on the Big Island of Hawaii, these juicy golden fruits embody the essence of summer.
  

• Guava – Harvested in Haʻikū and Waiʻehu, the tropical perfume of ripe guava is unmistakable.
  

• Lilikoi (Passion Fruit) – Tart, tangy, and bright, sourced from small farms where vines thrive in the Hawaiian climate.
  

• Starfruit – Crisp and lightly sweet, harvested when the ridges just begin to turn golden.
  

When you enjoy our confections, you’re tasting not just fruit, but the story of Hawaiʻi itself.

Culinary Inspiration: Guava Crepes with Lilikoi Passion Fruit Sauce

Looking for ways to bring Hawaiian flavors into your own kitchen? Try this recipe featuring our fruit purees, part of our collection of Hawaiian culinary products. These guava crepes paired with lilikoi sauce are a perfect way to capture the season’s flavors at home.

Guava Crepe Recipe

Ingredients (makes about 15 medium crepes):

1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

1 tsp fine sea salt

3 large eggs (about ¾ cup when cracked)

1 ⅔ cups milk or 1 can coconut cream

1 cup Maui Fruit Jewels Guava Puree

¼ cup melted butter or canola oil

1 tbsp water (adjust depending on egg size)

Instructions:

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt.
   

2. Add eggs and whisk until smooth. Adjust with water if needed to reach ¾ cup total.
   

3. Gradually whisk in milk in stages until lump-free.

4. Stir in guava puree until fully combined.
   

5. Add melted butter or oil, whisking until emulsified.

6. Rest batter 15 minutes, then cook crepes on a non-stick or cast-iron crepe pan.
   

Lilikoi Passion Fruit Sauce

Ingredients (makes ~3 servings):

¾ cup Maui Fruit Jewels Lilikoi Passion Fruit Puree

½ cup granulated sugar

Instructions:

1. Heat puree in a small saucepan until just boiling.

2. Stir in sugar and bring to a full boil.

3. Remove from heat. Serve warm or chilled over crepes.

4. Take a photo and share it with us @mauifruitjewels

Take the Fruit Personality Quiz

Every fruit has its own unique character, just like people! Are you bold like lilikoi, sweet like guava, or tropical like mango? Take our fun Fruit Personality Quiz to discover your Hawaiian fruit match and receive a little sweetness in your inbox.

Locally Sourced, Culinary-Inspired, Made on Maui

At Maui Fruit Jewels, every treat is more than a confection—it’s a story of the land and the season. From purees and pastes to jellies and shortbreads, our creations are both Hawaiian culinary products and the best edible souvenirs from Hawaii.

Bring home a taste of paradise.