It's not something I've seen in America very much, save for lemonade and it's many variations. But it's pretty much the same idea, just expanded.
It's a healthier, fiber filled, and more flavorful alternative to store bought juices, it's really quick and easy to do (all you need is a blender and a colander or strainer) and it's perfect for when you have a bountiful harvest.
Pear lemonade.
The amount depends on the fruit. For a half gallon of the small pears above it took about two pounds of fruit.
Most fruit, like watermelon, obviously needs to be cut into smaller pieces.
Fruit does not need to be seeded or skinned since it almost always will be strained, but if your fruit is not organic you will probably prefer to skin it.
If your fruit has tiny or translucent seeds, like strawberries, seedless watermelons or cucumbers, you don't really need do remove seeds or strain but you can if you want a smoother drink.
Put all of your pieces of fruit in the blender and fill about half way with water, enough so that it runs smooth. Since this is not a smoothie you want it more watery anyway but you can leave it how you desire.
You can strain the juice if you like as you pour from the blender into the pitcher. Some fruit, like seedless watermelon, really doesn't need to be strained since it is watery and blends well.
Discard what you strained and finish blending the rest of your fruit this way.
When you're done blending add sugar to your taste. My absolute favorite way to make it though is to squeeze in some lime juice (or lemon, but in my house it's always limes) to make _____-flavored lemonade.
Depending on the fruit you used, your juice may have sediment or a thicker parts of juice that float (like tiny seed bits) but that's okay, it's just all the fiber.
The best part is you can make different combinations!
My favorite ones are always the ones with lime/lemon added (I really like my citrus) and probably watermelon.
Give it a try with your summer bounty!
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