Fruit Cubes
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Fruit Cubes
Description
The recipe involves washing and chopping various fresh fruits such as strawberries, orange, lemon, and kiwi into small pieces. These are arranged in ice cube trays, optionally with herbs like mint slightly bruised to release flavor. Filtered water that has been double boiled and cooled is poured over the fruit in the trays to ensure purity and clarity.
After freezing for at least four hours or preferably overnight, these fruit cubes can be added to beverages for a mild infusion of natural fruit flavors and a decorative effect. The use of clear, pure water and double boiling reduces cloudiness and impurities, producing visually appealing cubes that match well with cold drinks.
The fruit cubes make it easy to add subtle flavor without dilution from melting plain ice. They can also be popped out and enjoyed on their own as small frozen fruit treats. These cubes pair especially well with water, lemonade, tea, or sparkling beverages, enhancing refreshment and appearance.
Using any available ice cube trays is suitable, but trays designed to reduce impurities help create the clearest cubes. Leftover cubes can be stored in the freezer for up to three months without losing quality.
Ingredients
- water double boiled and cooled, filtered
- strawberries
- orange slices
- lemon slices
- kiwi
Instructions
- Wash the fruits and chop them into small pieces; arrange in the ice cube tray. If you’re using mint or any herbs, press them slightly with a knife or spoon to allow them to release their flavor.
- Pour the filtered double-boiled water over the fruit. Freeze for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Enjoy with a cup of water, lemonade or on their own
Notes
- Store leftover fruit cubes in the freezer for up to three months for future use.
- Prepare the double-boiled water in advance to save time when making the cubes.
- Iceology trays or similar that reduce impurities and bubbles produce clearer, more attractive ice cubes.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 40 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 40kcal | 2% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 183mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 90IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 58mg | 64% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.2mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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