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Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice

April 7, 2016 by Jane Saunders 18 Comments

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If you are tired of the same-old choice of juices in the supermarket, try this twist on apple juice.  Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice is easy to make and loaded with nutritious goodies. Make room in your refrigerator.

Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice in a glass

After overloading you with cake last week I really thought I should lighten the load today. So that’s what I’ve done. I’ve taken some ordinary apple juice and added a basketful of wholesome ingredients to bring to you, fresh from my blender, this superbly happy, blushing in the glass, Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice. It sits there looking smug. A bit like a triple chocolate layer cake… only ever so slightly more healthy. And more pink.

Definitely more pink.

Um… do I actually need to continue or has the list of goodies thrown into the mix and the beautiful colour already sold you on this wonderful juice?

I’ve classed this drink as a juice, due to the large volume of liquid to fruit, but really, it’s midway between a juice and a smoothie (due to the large volume of solid fruit & veg blended in). No really, it’s definitely a juice… I think. Regardless, it is a fresh, fruity, bounty of flavours all partying in my blender like it’s 1999.

A fresh fig with a pear in the background
Ingredients: Apple juice, fig, frozen blackcurrants, pear & carrot

Each glassful of this juice is bright, cheerful and guaranteed to satiate any rumbly tummy that’s trying to resist opening the cookie jar.

Now I’ve told you why you’ll enjoy drinking this Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot juice, let me briefly dive into one of my nerdier blogging moments and tell you more about the exceptional nutritional virtues of this drink. Ready?

  • Apple juice is a nutritional powerhouse with around 10 different vitamins present. It also contains phytonutrients, which are believed to help counter a number of health issues, including asthma and blood pressure
  • Figs are high in natural sugars, minerals and soluble fibre. They are also rich in minerals including potassium, calcium, magnesium, iron and copper. Figs are a good source of the antioxidant vitamins A, E and K that contribute to health and wellness
  • Blackcurrants are brimming with vitamin C and anthocyanin – two important disease fighting antioxidants – and one of the reasons why blackcurrants are cited to promote health and prevent diseases
  • Carrots are rich in beta-carotene and fibre content. They are also a good source of antioxidant agents. Oh and they are abundant in vitamins A, C, K, B8. And carrots provide healthy levels of pantothenic acid, folate, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese. All round good guys

But it’s pears that I want to shine my spotlight on today. They really are one of our best fruity buddies:

  • Pears are one of the highest fibre fruits which is great for helping to keep cholesterol levels down
  • They also contain impressive levels of vitamins C, K, B2, B3, & B6 and an army of minerals such as: calcium, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. Since vitamin C and copper are antioxidant nutrients, eating pears is a good way to naturally boost your immune system
  • Pears also contain boron – needed by our bodies to retain calcium – so the pear can also be linked to prevention of osteoporosis
  • It’s a hypoallergenic fruit, meaning that people with food sensitivities or allergies can usually eat pears with no adverse effects

If you want to read up some more on the goodness of pears hop over to PopSugar.

Nerd alert over. But the point is, not only is this fruity blend bang on in terms of flavour and appearance, it’s supercharged with goodness. Go blend.

Small glasses and bottles holding Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice

If this healthy drink tickles your fancy you’ll love my Apple, Lemon and Mint Fruit Cooler and my Apple, Pineapple & Ginger Juice. They are both heathly and scrumptious.

Apple, Fig, Blackcurrant, Pear & Carrot Juice

Apple Fig Blackcurrant Pear & Carrot Juice

Jane Saunders
If your taste buds are tired of the same-old, same-old choice of juices in the supermarket, try this twist on apple juice. It’s easy to make and loaded with nutritious goodies. Make room in your refrigerator.
5 from 5 votes
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Course: Drink – non-alcoholic, Drinks
Cuisine: Worldwide
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4 -6
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Ingredients

  • 750 ml/ 3 cups Cloudy apple juice (not from concentrate)
  • 1 Medium carrot (50g/ 2oz)
  • 50 g/ 2 oz Blackcurrants (fresh or frozen)
  • 1 Fig
  • 1 Ripe pear
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

Instructions

  • Begin by chopping the carrot roughly and plunging into boiling water for 2-3 minutes to soften it. Drain and plunge into iced water to stop the cooking process
  • Peel & core the pear and roughly chop
  • Put all of the ingredients into a blender and whizz for 1-3 minutes until smooth
  • Allow the froth to settle for 5-10 minutes, stir and pour into a 1 litre container
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days, shaking gently before decanting into glasses

Notes

1. The quantities listed make approximately 1 litre of juice. 2. Natural separation may occur when stored in the fridge – just shake gently before serving 3. I peeled my pears since I do not have a super-power blender. If you have such a blender then (I’m jealous) you could try leaving the skin on the pear. Let me know how it goes if you try it.
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Comments

  1. Meghan | Fox and Briar

    April 14, 2016 at 9:31 pm

    5 stars
    I love that you put figs in this juice! How did you find them this time of year? They are available for such a short time around here.

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 15, 2016 at 10:43 am

      Hi Meghan, I’m a little sad to confess that they are available pretty much year round in the UK. Likewise the old joys of summer like strawberries & raspberries. On the one hand it’s good, but you really have to be selective where you buy them from though when it’s not their true season.

      Reply
  2. Jennifer A Stewart

    April 14, 2016 at 9:03 pm

    I am just starting to love figs! My friend has a tree in his yard and I have been stealing some a few at a time. Don’t tell him:) Going to round up some currants and make this juice:)

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 15, 2016 at 10:40 am

      Oh my – I love your friend. Just make him some of the juice if he ever catches you 😉

      Reply
  3. Michelle @ Giraffes Can Bake

    April 14, 2016 at 9:05 am

    5 stars
    This looks so yummy and refreshing, all those flavours are perfect!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 14, 2016 at 9:58 am

      Thanks Michelle

      Reply
  4. shadi

    April 13, 2016 at 7:23 pm

    5 stars
    I love fig but really never though of juicing it! Carrot, we do it a lot and I love it’s mild sweetness. This combination of yours looks so delicious, I would love to try it myself!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 13, 2016 at 8:15 pm

      I hope you do try it Shadi. The flavours seem to blend well together – subtle floral notes of pear & fig mixed in with tart apple & blackcurrants. Carrot boosts the sweetness and it’s a good start on getting my kids used to veg in juices 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.

      Reply
  5. Sandi (@fearless_dining)

    April 13, 2016 at 6:43 pm

    Such gorgeous dark moody photos…I love the effect 🙂

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 13, 2016 at 8:16 pm

      ah, thanks so much Sandi

      Reply
  6. Sarah

    April 13, 2016 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Made this for my family coming home from school and work for the first day after the Easter holidays. It is really lovely, thank you Jane.
    Sarah

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 13, 2016 at 1:36 pm

      Hi Sarah – thankyou. I’m thrilled you all enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tracy

    April 13, 2016 at 4:23 am

    5 stars
    This looks so refreshing… and that color!

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 13, 2016 at 1:37 pm

      Hi Tracy – thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m a sucker for anything with a colour like this juice

      Reply
  8. Amanda | The Chunky Chef

    April 12, 2016 at 2:50 am

    I can’t imagine a yummier juice! I love all the flavors going on here 🙂

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 12, 2016 at 11:27 am

      Thanks Amanda.

      Reply
  9. Julie at Hostess At Heart

    April 11, 2016 at 10:17 pm

    Those photos belong framed and hung on a wall! Wow. I just love the combination of this drink. It sounds delicious and looks gorgeous with it’s vibrant color.

    Reply
    • Jane Saunders

      April 12, 2016 at 1:07 pm

      Oh my goodness, thankyou Julie. Too kind, but I’ll take your comments and run to the hills grinning from ear to ear.

      Reply

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