Pineapple is a delicious fruit with a sweet and sour taste. It has great antibiotic and antiseptic properties. Doctors recommend pineapple for medical conditions like pneumonia, abscesses, worm infestation, kidney stone, bronchitis, menstrual disorders etc. It is also known to cure digestive disorders. Pineapple juice is not just tasty but also has many health benefits. Instead of purchasing pineapple juice from market it is recommended to prepare fresh juice at home. The juice you buy from the market contains a lot of added sugar and preservative which are known to affect the health in a negative manner. Read on to learn how you can prepare tasty and nutritional pineapple juice at your home and impress your family and friend with its delectable taste.
Complexity Level: Basic
Time required: 10-12 minutes
Resources Required:
- Pineapple
- 2 Tsp sugar
- Cup or glass
- Juicer
- Honey
- Sharp Knife
- Ice cubes
- Water
- Cocktail umbrella for every glass
- Few mint leaves
Instructions:
1. Gather the resources
Before you start preparing the juice it is recommended that you gather all the required ingredients and equipment. You will need a basic juicer for preparing juice. Make sure the equipment are clean before you start making pineapple juice.
2. Cut the pineapple
Get a fresh large pineapple from the market. Make sure you get fresh pineapple. You can also use canned pineapple but the fresh one is a better choice. Cut the cover of the pineapple with a sharp knife. This will be a little tedious task because of the pineapple spikes. One you have removed the cover you need to cut the pineapple into small pieces. Make sure the pieces are very small that will help prevent any chunks in the drink after blending. Do not forget to wash the pineapple before cutting it into pieces.
3. Put pineapple into juicer
Put all the pineapple pieces into the juicer and add requisite amount of sugar. You can also add some ice cubes into the juicer if you want the juice to be smoother and cold. Blend this mixture for about 3-4 minutes so that the juice is even. If you see any lumps pour the juice back into the juicer and blend again.
4. Serve
Take the juice out of the juicer and pour into glasses. Add some mint leaves and ice cubes on the top. Decorate with a cocktail umbrella and serve. Always serve the pineapple juice fresh and chilled. You can store pineapple juice in a refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to make pineapple and carrot juice?
In order to prepare pineapple and carrot juice you will require 2 cups of chopped pineapple and two large carrots cut into small pieces. Add these ingredients along with some sugar to the juicer and blend for about 4 minutes. You can add ice to the juice. Pour the juice into glass and serve chilled.
Quick Tips:
- You can use mint leaves and pineapple slices to garnish the juice. A cocktail umbrella can also increase the visual appeal of the juice.
- You can add sugar to the drink or even add honey which is a natural sweetener.
Things To Watch Out For:
- Wash the pineapple before you prepare juice. Try to remove the spikes of the pineapple with a sharp knife.
- Fresh juice tastes better than stored juice, so drink it soon after you have prepared it.
