Description
A refreshing homemade cherry juice recipe made from fresh cherries, sweetened with granulated sugar and balanced with water. Perfect for a natural and flavorful drink that can be easily customized to your taste.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 15 fresh cherries, washed, stem removed, and pitted
- Granulated sugar, to taste
- Water, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the cherries: Wash 15 fresh cherries thoroughly, remove the stems, and carefully remove the seeds to prepare them for blending.
- Blend cherries and sugar: Place the pitted cherries into a blender. Add granulated sugar according to your preferred level of sweetness.
- Add water and puree: Pour in a desired amount of water to help blend the cherries smoothly, then blend until the mixture is fully pureed.
- Strain the juice: Pour the blended cherry mixture through a fine strainer to remove pulp and solids, yielding a smooth juice.
- Adjust consistency and serve: Add more water to the strained juice if needed, depending on how concentrated you prefer it. Stir well, chill if desired, and enjoy your homemade cherry juice!
Notes
- Adjust sugar quantity depending on the sweetness of cherries and personal taste preferences.
- For a thicker juice, reduce water or skip additional dilution after straining.
- Chilling the juice before serving enhances its refreshing qualities.
- Use fresh, ripe cherries for the best flavor and color.
- Leftover pulp can be used in baking or smoothies to reduce waste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cherry juice, fresh cherry juice, homemade cherry drink, natural fruit juice, refreshing beverage
