Hi Guys, Plums are in the season and it’s getting warmer, so adding Plum Juice for hydration is a good option to stay hydrated and cool during the summers. Plum juice is a delicious and nutritious beverage. For this recipe, I recommend buying ripe plums as they are sweet with light tart. This recipe can easily be made with 4 ingredients in a blender, no juicer is required. Let’s get into some benefits of this delicious drink before we start a recipe.

Benefits of Plum Juice

• Nutrients: Plums contain vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium and dietary fiber (Ayub et. al., 2023).
• Gut Health: Plums are a great source of fibers that help in regular bowel movements (Lever et. al., 2014).
• Antioxidants: Packed with antioxidants that can help fight inflammation and oxidative stress (Viktoria et. al., 2023).
• Hydration: A great way to stay hydrated, especially in hot weather.

Why You’ll Like This Plum Juice Recipe

• Packed with Flavors:  This Plum Juice is packed with flavors and gives a refreshing effect instantly. That sweet and tangy goodness makes it a delicious beverage to enjoy in hot summers.
• Customizable Flavor: This recipe is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients in hand and you can easily customize the flavor by adding other fruits or spices to make your perfect blend.
• Fresh and Natural: You can control ingredients by simply making them at home. There are no preservatives or artificial flavors required.
• Refreshing and Hydrating: Plums are rich in nutrition, minerals, and antioxidants. Plum Juice is not only a treat to taste buds but also a treat to the body with essential nutrients.

Some Tips For Making Plum Juice:

• Selecting Plums: Select Plums that are ripe and soft to the touch, if you are not using ripe plums then you will be likely to add more honey or sugar in them to balance the sweetness.
• Wash: Rinse the plums under cold water to get rid of dirt.
• Strain: If you like a smoother texture, just pass it through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove pulp.

Plum Juice Recipe

Ingredients 

6-8 Large ripe to over-ripe plums

1 to 2 cups Water ( adjust according to desired consistency)

2 tablespoons honey 

1/2 juice of lime

Instructions

• Wash the Plums thoroughly, cut them in half, and remove pits.
• In a blender, add the pitted plums, then add water, honey, and lime juice.
• Blend until smooth, you can use more water if you like a thin consistency.
• For a smoother texture, pass the blended mixture into a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a glass or a pitcher.
• Serve it chill over ice, or you can enjoy it in cocktails and smoothies as well.

Tips:

• Store any leftovers in an air-tight container in the fridge for a week. Shake well before serving.
• Trying adding other spices to customize the flavor.

 

So get creative, gather your ingredients, and taste the goodness of this delightful drink.

If you are looking to find other interesting uses for the plums you have bought you should try our plum jam recipe.

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