Cherry Juice
Serves 12
5 mins prep
60 mins cook
65 mins total
This version uses fresh cherries, plums, and golden raisins. The combo of deep red cherries and plums produces the most beautiful red-hued drink, which tastes like heaven on a hot summer day.
Add 3.5 litres (1 gallon) of filtered water to a large pot.
Add the fruit to the pot and bring to a boil. Semi-cover the pot with a lid and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let boil for 60 minutes.
After one hour, remove the fruit with a sieve or kitchen spider. Set the fruit aside.
NOTE: if the cherries are pitted, you can process the fruits with a touch of sweetener for a delicious fruit puree or compost it as usual. You can also enjoy the stewed fruit on toast with mascarpone or creamy cheese and a drizzle of honey on top.
I like to cool the liquid to room temperature, strain it into a bowl or mason jars, and chill in the fridge.
Serve over ice and enjoy!
