Description
A refreshing and natural homemade cherry juice that captures the essence of summer with its perfect blend of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3.5 litres filtered water
- 8 cups fresh cherries, pitted
- 6 red plums, pits removed
- 1 cup golden raisins
- 1 apple, cored and halved
Instructions
- Prepare the pot: Add 3.5 litres of filtered water to a large pot.
- Add the fruits: Toss in the cherries, plums, apple, and golden raisins; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil: Heat on high until the mixture reaches a rolling boil.
- Simmer it down: Once boiling, semi-cover the pot and reduce heat to medium-low, simmer for 60 minutes.
- Strain the mixture: Remove the fruit from the pot using a sieve or kitchen spider.
- Cool and store: Allow the liquid to cool, then strain into bowls or mason jars; chill in the fridge before serving.
Notes
Store homemade cherry juice in sealed mason jars for up to a week. Freezing portions can provide easy access for future use.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Steeping
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 70
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg