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.
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.
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.
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
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 tsp 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
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.
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.
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:)
Oh my – I love your friend. Just make him some of the juice if he ever catches you 😉
This looks so yummy and refreshing, all those flavours are perfect!
Thanks Michelle
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!
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.
Such gorgeous dark moody photos…I love the effect 🙂
ah, thanks so much Sandi
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
Hi Sarah – thankyou. I’m thrilled you all enjoyed it 🙂
This looks so refreshing… and that color!
Hi Tracy – thanks for taking the time to comment. I’m a sucker for anything with a colour like this juice
I can’t imagine a yummier juice! I love all the flavors going on here 🙂
Thanks Amanda.
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.
Oh my goodness, thankyou Julie. Too kind, but I’ll take your comments and run to the hills grinning from ear to ear.