Plum Fruit Juice with/without a blender/juicer
A warm, comforting beverage made by gently simmering fresh plums until they release their sweet-tart essence. Perfect for cold weather or as a unique, healthy beverage.
Nutrition
Calories: 85kcalCarbohydrates: 23gPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1.5gSugar: 18g
Ingredients
Cooking method
- 4 cups fresh plums pitted and halved
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1- inch fresh ginger peeled and sliced
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup honey or sweetener of choice adjust to taste
- Ice cubes optional
- Plum slices and cinnamon sticks for garnish optional
Blending method
- 2 cups fresh ripe or overripe plums pitted and quartered
- 1 cup water
- 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup adjust to taste
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Ice cubes
Instructions
Cooking method
- In a large pot, combine the plums, cinnamon stick, and sliced ginger. Add water to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer. Let it simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until the plums are soft and the flavors have melded.
- Stir in honey or your preferred sweetener. Adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.
- Remove the cinnamon stick and ginger slices. Use a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth to strain the juice into a bowl or pitcher, pressing down on the solids to extract all the liquid.
- Pour the juice over ice cubes if desired. Garnish with plum slices and cinnamon sticks for a visually appealing touch.
Blending method
- In a blender, combine the plums, water, grated ginger, and lemon zest. Blend until smooth and well combined.
- Add honey or agave syrup to the blended mixture, adjusting the sweetness to your liking. Blend again to incorporate the sweetener.
- (Optional): If you prefer a smoother texture, you can strain the mixture using a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp. This step is optional.
- Pour the plum juice into glasses over the ice and garnish with a slice of plum or a sprinkle of grated ginger.
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