Description
Learn how to make delicious fermented mixed berries at home with this simple recipe. These probiotic-packed fruits are a healthy addition to your diet and great for topping yogurt, oatmeal, or toast.
Ingredients
Scale
Mixed Berries:
- 2 cups mixed berries (such as strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, and blackberries)
Sweetener:
- 2 tablespoons raw honey or maple syrup
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Water:
- 1/2 cup filtered water
Instructions
- Rinse and Prepare Berries: Rinse the berries and slice larger ones for even fermentation. Place them in a clean glass jar.
- Prepare Brine: Mix water, honey/maple syrup, and salt until dissolved. Pour over berries.
- Weight the Berries: Keep berries submerged with a weight or cabbage leaf. Cover loosely.
- Ferment: Leave at room temp for 2-3 days. Check for bubbles and taste.
- Refrigerate: Once tangy and fizzy, refrigerate to slow fermentation. Use within 1-2 weeks.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe berries and non-chlorinated water for best results.
- Flavor improves with time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Fermented Foods
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 35
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
