Description
Fresh pear juice is a naturally sweet, hydrating drink made with ripe pears and a splash of lemon. It’s refreshing, nutritious, and easy to make with just a blender and a few ingredients.
Ingredients
- 4 ripe pears (Bartlett, Anjou, or Bosc), washed, cored, and chopped
- 1/4 cup water (optional, to adjust consistency)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- Ice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Wash, core, and chop pears. Peel if desired.
- Add pear chunks, lemon juice, and water (if using) to a blender.
- Blend until smooth. For a clearer juice, strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth.
- Serve immediately over ice, or chill before serving.
- Store leftovers in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Shake before serving.
Notes
- Blend with apple or cucumber for extra crispness.
- Add ginger for a spicy kick.
- Keep unstrained for a smoothie-like texture.
- Mix in spinach or kale for a green juice.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for future use in smoothies or drinks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
