Simple Strawberry Juice Recipe
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Simple Strawberry Juice Recipe
Description
This juice recipe uses fresh strawberries blended until smooth, highlighting the natural berry flavor. Sweetness is optional and can be adjusted according to the sweetness of the fruit or personal preference by adding small amounts of agave or maple syrup during blending. The juice can be left pulpy or strained through a cheesecloth or nut milk bag to remove seeds and pulp for a smoother drink. Serving chilled improves refreshment and balances flavor.
Beyond drinking as a fresh juice, reducing the strawberry puree on the stovetop with sweetener intensifies flavor and thickens the mixture to a syrup-like consistency. This syrup can then be used as a topping on items like pancakes or oatmeal. Adjusting the juice's thickness is possible by adding water if a thinner consistency is preferred. The recipe is adaptable to varying sweetness and texture preferences.
Ingredients
- 4 pounds strawberry fresh
- 1 to 2 tablespoons agave syrup optional, or maple syrup
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor, blend the strawberries and agave and maple syrup (if using) until the strawberries are completely pureed.
- You can drink with pulp included or strain it using a cheesecloth or nut milk bag.
- Serve chilled.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness gradually after blending the strawberries since natural sweetness varies.
- Choose to keep pulp for texture or strain for smooth juice.
- Dilute with water for a lighter, thinner juice if desired.
- For a concentrated syrup, simmer the juice with sweetener to reduce and thicken before using as a topping.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 323 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 323kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 78g | 26% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 1388mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 18g | 72% |
| Sugar | 52g | 104% |
| Vitamin A | 109IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 535mg | 594% |
| Calcium | 145mg | 15% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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