Tropical Pineapple, Papaya & Turmeric Wellness Juice
Ingredients
1 medium pineapple, peeled and cut into chunks
1 small ripe papaya, peeled, seeded, and cubed
4–5 mandarins or 3 oranges, peeled
2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
2-inch piece fresh turmeric (or 1 teaspoon ground turmeric)
2 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
6 cups water
2–4 tablespoons honey (optional)
Juice of 1 lemon (optional, for extra freshness)
Instructions
Add the pineapple, papaya, mandarins, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and water to a large pot.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20–30 minutes.
Remove the cinnamon sticks and strain out the cloves if desired.
Blend the cooked fruit with some of the cooking liquid until smooth.
Strain through a fine-mesh sieve for a smoother juice (optional).
Stir in honey and lemon juice to taste.
Let cool completely, then pour into sterilized bottles or jars.
Storage
Refrigerate for up to 5 days.
Freeze for up to 3 months.
Serving
Shake well before serving and enjoy chilled or slightly warmed. This recipe makes about 2–2½ liters (8–10 cups) of juice.
