Fruit Ferment
A quick and easy fruit ferment that's tangy, fizzy, and full of probiotics. Perfect as a refreshing drink or a topping for yogurt and oatmeal.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 80
- Protein
- 1g
Ingredients
- 2 cups mixed fruit (e.g., berries, peaches, or apples)
- 4 cups water
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Wash and chop the 2 cups mixed fruit into small pieces, removing any pits or stems. Place them in a clean glass jar.
- 2
In a separate bowl, stir the 4 cups water, 0.25 cup sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon salt until the sugar and salt dissolve completely.
- 3
Pour the brine over the fruit, making sure the fruit is fully submerged. Cover the jar with a cloth or coffee filter and secure with a rubber band.
- 4
Let the jar sit at room temperature for 2-3 days, stirring once a day. You'll see bubbles and foam forming on top, and it will smell tangy and slightly sweet.
- 5
Once it's fizzy and tangy to your liking, transfer the ferment to the fridge. Serve chilled, with some of the liquid and fruit pieces.
Tools you’ll need
- Glass jar
- Cloth or coffee filter
- Rubber band
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Bowl
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