Delicious Homemade Strawberry Fruit Juice Recipe (2024)

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Homemade Strawberry Juice is made with only 3 ingredients, including fresh strawberries! This is the most delicious and flavorful fruit juice you will ever have!

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    HOMEMADE STRAWBERRY FRUIT JUICE

    Happy about-to-be-the-weekend, everybody!! Seems that it started a day early for me since I completely forgot to schedule this lovely recipe for my Grandma’s old fashioned, the way-it-should-be-made, Homemade Strawberry Juice.

    Can we talk about nostalgia?

    Things are about to get deep up in herrrr…

    Every summer, right around this time, I get seriously homesick. When I was single, wild AND completely carefree, I would take off and go to Macedonia on a 2-month vacation. Best summers, ever!

    In the mornings, I’d wake up to farm fresh eggs, homemade feta cheese, homemade yogurt, homemade Ajvar, homemade sausages… the homemade-list goes on.

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    Baba (Grandma) never took a break and was constantly making something – anything, really – all with one thing in mind; do not waste food. NO food should ever end up in the trash. That is how they were raised and that is all she knew.

    Also? And what I’m completely jealous of?! All their food was steps away from their front door.

    Thevegetable garden had every vegetable you can possibly think of. Their fruit trees? Oh Lord! Cherries, apples, pears, plums, apricots… I will run out of room trying to list all of ’em. Their dinner?!? Also in their yard! (Vegetarians & Vegans, close your eyes!) Chickens, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, etc…
    One thing’s for sure – we were never hungry.

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    One of grandma’s things that I’ve kept near and dear is this simple, countryside recipe for Strawberry Syrup, which she would use tomake this Strawberry Juice.

    The village where they lived is mountainous, with a very, very rich soil. There’s nothing that you can’t grow up there. Thus, around this time of year, grandma and I would go strawberry picking. She would strap two huge woven baskets on the sides of her donkey – yes, donkey 🙂 – and we’d be on our merry way to fill those baskets with berries.

    On theway home I used to eat the UNWASHED berries and drink water from the natural springs. NO FILTER! I’m still ALIVE! Imagine that…

    That night, I’d help her clean the berries and prep them for what would be the best juice on the planet.

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    If you have a large amount of berries sitting around and aren’t sure what to do with all of ’em before they go bad, make this simple Strawberry Syrup so you too can enjoy the best juice on the planet! YES, on the planet… Add a cup of water, or even some soda water, and sip awaaaaaay!

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    Which reminds me –do not get rid of the berries after you make the juice because next week I am going to show you how to make Strawberry Jam.

    ENJOY!

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    Homemade Strawberry Juice

    Katerina | Diethood

    Homemade Strawberry Juice is made with only 3 ingredients, including fresh strawberries! This is the most delicious and flavorful fruit juice you will ever have!

    5 from 3 votes

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    Servings : 2 to 3 Cups Strawberry Syrup

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    Prep Time 1 day d

    Cook Time 45 minutes mins

    Total Time 1 day d

    Ingredients

    • 2- pounds fresh strawberries , cleaned and halved
    • 2- cups sugar
    • glass bottle
    • water or soda water

    Instructions

    • Place half of the strawberries in a large bowl; cover with 1-cup of sugar.

    • Add the remaining strawberries and sprinkle with the rest of the sugar.

    • Cover the bowl and place in the fridge for 24 hours.

    • Transfer the berries and the juice into a large saucepan.

    • Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil; turn the heat down and continue to simmer for 30 minutes.

    • Remove from heat and strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl.

    • Using a spatula, press the strawberries to release all the juices.

    • In the meantime, preheat oven to 170.

    • Wash the glass bottle; place it on a baking sheet and put it in the oven for 30 minutes.

    • Sterilize the cap of the bottle by placing it in a bowl and pour boiling water right over it.

    • Remove glass bottle from the oven.

    • Pour the juice into the bottle.

    • Seal with the cap and let completely cool.

    • Store in refrigerator.

    To Serve

    • In a glass, measure 1/4-cup of the strawberry syrup.

    • Stir in 1-cup water (I like to use soda water) and enjoy!

    • If you like a sweeter juice, add more syrup.

    Notes

    RECIPE SOURCE: DIETHOOD

    Nutrition

    Calories: 149 kcal | Carbohydrates: 35 g | Protein: 3 g | Fat: 1 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 4 mg | Potassium: 693 mg | Fiber: 9 g | Sugar: 23 g | Vitamin A: 55 IU | Vitamin C: 266.7 mg | Calcium: 73 mg | Iron: 1.9 mg

    Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.

    Course: Drinks

    Cuisine: Macedonian

    Keyword: homemade fruit juice, mocktail recipe, strawberry juice, strawberry recipes

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    Categories:

    • Drinks
    • Macedonian Cuisine

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    FAQs

    How do you make strawberries more flavorful? ›

    Add a little sugar and salt! Wash your strawberries, cut them, and hit them with a pinch of salt and a couple good three-finger pinches of granulated sugar, give them a little tossy-toss, and watch them magically start to darken and get extra juicy.

    How long does fresh strawberry juice last? ›

    Store: fresh fruit juice is always best immediately for the most nutritional benefits. However, you can enjoy this fresh strawberry juice for 2-3 days when stored, covered in the refrigerator.

    What seasoning is best for strawberries? ›

    In addition to mint, you may also consider complementary herbs such as lavender, tarragon, rosemary, angelica, fennel and lemon grass.

    Does Epsom salt make strawberries sweeter? ›

    Delicious Fruits

    Adding Epsom salt to your fruits and vegetables soil will mean sweeter fruit and delicious vegetables. The Epsom salt will help to boost the chlorophyll levels in your fruit and nut trees. The more chlorophyl means more energy, and more energy means sweeter fruit.

    What is the fastest way to sweeten strawberries? ›

    Sprinkle some granulated sugar on them. Then crush them using a plastic tumbler and let them sit for a few minutes. The sugar will mix with the juices and make the entire batch sweet. That is what you can do before you pour them over shortcake.

    Can I freeze juice after juicing? ›

    Keeping your juice in the fridge ensures that it loses fewer vitamins than it would if stored at room temperature. Preserving fresh juice in the freezer will allow you to store it for longer plus relatively few nutrients are lost.

    Can I drink strawberry juice at night? ›

    Can I drink strawberry juice at night? It all depends on how your body regulates natural sugars. If you find that juice doesn't really seem to affect you, then go for it and have a glass of juice in the evening.

    How to make fruit juice without a juicer? ›

    Place the fruits (pineaaple, berries, kiwi, orange, pomegranate etc) in to a blender and blend until smooth, adding a splash of filtered water to help it along if it gets stuck. Place a fine mesh strainer over a large mixing bowl and pour juice over.

    What is the 80 20 rule for juicing? ›

    What does that mean? It means that ideally, when you are juicing, you will select and mix ingredients that are proportioned in the ratio of 80% vegetables (or low sugar fruit) and 20% fruit (or high sugar content vegetables).

    How do you make homemade juice taste better? ›

    Adding a bit of citrus can really brighten the flavor of your juice. If you choose to make your juice at home, try adding a bit of lemon to your blend for an instant flavor boost. Oranges, limes, and grapefruit add a similarly light flavor.

    What is the trick to juicing? ›

    Juicing 101: Tips for Juicing at Home
    1. Pick your produce wisely. ...
    2. Prep in advance. ...
    3. Juice for the whole family. ...
    4. Add subtle sweetness with fruit. ...
    5. Make the clean-up part of your routine. ...
    6. Opt for fresh fruits and veggies. ...
    7. Use the pulp! ...
    8. Drink!
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    Why are my strawberries tasteless? ›

    Any berry will taste blander in wet seasons or if the grower waters too much. The extra water dilutes the sugars in the fruit. And a third factor is sunlight. Berries grown in full sun do better and taste sweeter than those in part shade.

    What can I add to my strawberry plants to make them sweeter? ›

    And if you are growing them in pots of whatever type why not try a loam based compost or add some sterilized loam to the potting mix, it can make the world of difference to the taste of your strawberries.

    What is the healthiest way to sweeten strawberries? ›

    Use a sugar substitute.

    Stevia is a naturally-occurring alternative to sugar that is growing in popularity since it is healthier than granulated sugar. The taste difference is marginal at best so if you're desperate for a sprinkling of sugar over your strawberries, Stevia is the healthier option.

    What makes strawberries taste sweeter? ›

    As strawberries ripen, their sugar content rises from about 5% in unripe green fruit to 6–9% on ripening. At the same time, the acidity decreases, meaning ripe strawberries taste much sweeter. The ripening process is controlled by a hormone called auxin.

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