Cherries juice  are such a delight to drink and their preparation is not difficult at all, it is actually a fun thing to do especially when trying to make the most out of fresh cherries.

It comes with the natural nutrients needed by the body with vitamin C, antioxidants, and other nutrients hence perfect for boosting your daily intake. When preparing the cherries, you avoid the use of any preservatives or added sugar and therefore your juice contains less sugar closer to nature rather than the commercial juices.

The preparation of Cherry juice from fresh cherries   can be very interesting when thinking about cooking procedures as it is possible to add only those components to the juice which are liked by the consumer.

Fresh cherries create the wholesome concordance of an iconic feel that processed food lacks and hence, provides you with the maximum satisfaction.

Homemade cherry juice should be a wonderful experience for not only appreciating the rich potential of cherries’ healthy compounds and virtues but also enjoying the delicious flavor. In this article I will tell you how to make cherry juice from fresh cherries .

Recipe of cherry juice

Step-by-Step Guide to Making Cherry Juice  

1. juicer
2. blender 
3.  cooking method

 Ingredients

•  The following ingredients were used in the recipe:
•  Sugar
•  water
•  fresh cherries, and to be more precise, 4 cups full of fresh cherries.
•  Optional: It will then arrange them according to how sweet they are and add sweeteners in order starting with white sugar then honey and lastly the agave syrup.
•  Optional: used when adding to water (to regulate the degree of setting the cohesiveness of the split paste)

 Equipment

1. – Blender or juicer
2. – Strainer or cheesecloth
3. – Large bowl
4. – Saucepan – only for those those who will be cooking a food type
5. – spoon in the kitchen, typewriter
6. – Measuring cups

 Preparation of Cherries

1. Select Fresh Cherries: Cherries should be selected based on the following characteristics: the fruits should be comparatively large and fully ripe, and should have an ellipsoidal or spherical shape; the colour should be a high-gloss bright red or black or purple with a metallic sheen on the lip; the cherries should be fresh, which means that the skin should not be cracked or peeled at any place, and there should be no sign of decay or disease,
2. Wash the Cherries: To wash them, it suggested using cold running water to wash the cherries and free them of the same things like dirt and the like.
3. Pit the Cherries: If the olives are fresh, then, the pits may be squeezed out of it using the cherry pitter or using a small and sharp knife that is recommendable in the kitchen. For instance, if the preparation instructions require the flowers of this plant, one needs to remember that while stems and leaves can be quite useful in the preparation of infusions, they are not acceptable.

Blender Method

1. Blend the Cherries: Another process is putting the pitted cherries in the blending machine to prepare for processing. But recommend doing it up to that moment it becomes creamy in texture and then you will have to pour it which will make it all smoothen out. At some point, you might then include very small streams of water when the paste has become very thick.
2. Sweeten (Optional): The necessity of a sweeter can also be added to this juice to make it more enjoyable especially in case where a sweeter is sugar, honey, or agave syrup. This allows for a homogeneous solution that can be infacts be ensuring that it is dissolved and not just on the outside.
3. Serve or Store: Once filtered it should be served in a glass ready for immediate drinking, or it could be preserved in an airtight jar and stored, ideally in a refrigerator and should not be used more than 72 hours.

Also read: Fresh apricot juice recipes ,benefits and many more !

 Juicer Method

1. 1. Juice the Cherries: It is done as per the operational manual, go further and put the cherries with pits into the juicer.
2. Collect the Juice: That is, once a juice, the juice will be collected in the container situated in the juicer according to the concepts of the solution.
3. Sweeten (Optional): If you want, it is also allowed to sweeten the juice with sugar and stir the juice as well at the same time until it reaches its preferable consistency.
4. Serve or Store: If there is a need to have it like now then drink the juice as it is but if not then the juice can be poured back to a separate dish and left to cool, covered and then placed in the ref and the juice can be served Best for 3 days maximum.

 Cooking Method

1. Cook the Cherries: Transfer cherries with pits to a saucepan. They need to introduce a little of the liquid to ensure that it does not stick in the pan/dish which one wants to use. Let it continue sautéing until the cherries soften and burst, and the juices come out, for about 10-15 minutes.
2. Mash the Cherries: After the cherries are introduced into the pot, it is important to press on the cherries to ensure that they are well cooked and one can use the side of the pot or the potato masher to do so.
3. Strain the Juice: Holistically, when done, they should rinse the cherries and then sieve it through a colander/cheesecloth over a bowl/bucket to sift between the juice and the pulp. Thank you. I’m quite sure the amount one gets must be squeezed firmly so as to get as much juice from it as possible.
4. Sweeten (Optional): You can even add some sweetening agents if you would like and mix until the majority of it is dissolved.
5. Cool and Store: Juice may also be provided at normal temperature, however if the juice has been prepared beforehand then it can be refrigerated before serving. As for juice prescribed, it is recommended to be consumed on the same day and if it is to be stored in the refrigerator, then it should be taken within a maximum period of three days.

Enhancing Flavour

– Sweeteners: Add the amount of sweetness in the form of sugar, honey, or agave syrup giving a relationship to that which is require

– Mix with Other Fruits: The cherry juice can be made with Apple juice or with orange juice or with other berries. Cherry  juice makes a new and different taste.

– Herbs and Spices: But for a device taste improvement by a notch the following herbs could be added in foods mint for minty foods ,basil for basil foods respectively ginger added in ginger foods.

 Storing Cherry Juice

– Short-Term Storage: Finally, the juice should be taken and placed in a well-covered jar and should be drunk cold and should be consumed within three days.

– Long-Term Storage: It is advisable to pour the juice directly into ice-cube trays or any appropriate container and then store in the freezing compartment for about a month or as long as six months. Remainder, as well as the lid and cover, have to be stored in the refrigarator;

however, before utilizing it, one should thaw it

Conclusion:

I hope you learn how to make charry juice by three different method .Cherries are vitamin and mineral packed, so go ahead and enjoy a refreshing homemade cherry juice