Ingredients
- 12 Cherriespitted
- 12 Almondsshredded in a food processor
- Basic Kombucha
Directions
Cherries are delicious in the main season. They are plump and so full of flavor. It’s the perfect time to visit an orchard or even your local grocery store to partake of this wonderful fruit. Fill your freezer up with delicious cherry desserts that you can enjoy all year around; cherry pie, cherry cobbler, cherry turnovers, and more. If you want to take your kombucha up a notch, you will want to experiment with flavors, one of which is cherry and almond. The delicious taste of cherry mixed with the sweetness of almonds and combined with kombucha can make a delicious alternative to any sugary drink offered today.
Cherries are healthy and can offer your body antioxidants, cancer preventing compounds, decrease inflammation for those who suffer with gout, decrease arthritis pain, fat in the belly area, muscle pain after exercising, and can also reduce your chances of having a stroke. Almonds also offer benefits to your health such as containing more fiber and protein and can aid in lowering your blood sugars, blood pressure, and cholesterol levels. If you are losing weight, almonds can help decrease the hunger which can help you maintain your weight loss.
When you combine cherry and almond with a delicious healthy taste of kombucha, you get a flavor that is perfect for those hot summer days or cool summer nights when you sit out on your porch talking to friends.
Equipment you will need to make Cherry and Almond Flavored Kombucha
- Measuring cups and spoons
- 6-8 ounce bottles, washed
Steps
1 Done | Finish the first ferment process of your basic kombucha recipe. If you haven't made kombucha before, you can find the recipe here. |
2 Done 5 minutes | Prepare the CherriesWash the cherries thoroughly and pat dry. Remove the stems and the pits from each one. Cut the cherries in half or even smaller pieces if you want to. Place the cherries, approximately two cherries per bottle. |
3 Done 5 minutes | Prepare the AlmondIf you purchased whole almonds, place them through the food processor. Place about 1/8 tsp, or two full almond sized amount into each bottle. |
4 Done 2 minutes | Add the KombuchaNow that you have added the flavoring, pour the kombucha from your basic recipe into each bottle, filling it up to one inch from the top. Place lids on each bottle tightly. |
5 Done 3 days | Prepare for the second fermentationPlace the six bottles into a dark place where light cannot reach them for a total of three days. |
6 Done | Refrigerate and enjoy!Once the second fermentation process is done, you can place the bottles in the refrigerator where they can stay for up to six or eight weeks. Don't allow the bottles to sit at room temperature because fruits will immediately begin to turn unless refrigerated. |
