Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
- 2 cups fresh blueberries
- 2 cups fresh raspberries
- 2 medium apples, cored and chopped
- 2 medium pears, cored and chopped
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 4 cups water
- 1–2 tablespoons honey or agave syrup (optional)
- Ice cubes (for serving)
Instructions
- Wash the Berries: Rinse the strawberries, blueberries, and raspberries under cold water in a colander, shaking gently to remove excess water. Remove any stems or leaves from the strawberries.
- Hull and Chop the Strawberries: Hull the strawberries by cutting off the green tops and slice them in half.
- Core and Chop the Apples and Pears: Core the apples and pears using a paring knife, removing seeds and tough centers. Chop them into 1-inch cubes.
- Combine the Fruits: In a large mixing bowl, combine the strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, chopped apples, and chopped pears.
- Blend the Fruit Mixture: In a blender, add half of the fruit mixture and 2 cups of water. Blend on high until smooth.
- Strain the Juice: Place a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the blended mixture into the strainer and press down on the pulp to extract as much juice as possible.
- Repeat the Blending: Blend the remaining fruit mixture with the remaining 2 cups of water and strain as before.
- Add Lemon Juice: Stir in the tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice to enhance flavor and preserve color.
- Sweeten to Taste: Taste the juice and add honey or agave syrup, one tablespoon at a time, stirring well after each addition.
- Chill the Juice: Transfer the juice to a pitcher and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare for Serving: Fill glasses with ice cubes and pour the chilled juice over the ice.
- Garnish (Optional): Garnish each glass with whole berries or a slice of apple or pear for visual appeal.
- Enjoy: Serve and enjoy your homemade berry apple pear juice!
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness of the juice based on your preference and the natural sweetness of the fruits used.
- This juice is not only delicious but also packed with vitamins and antioxidants, making it a healthy choice for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes