Food Shift's Chef Jen shares an innovative recipe to use strawberries at peak ripeness and even ones that are a bit bruised!
Chef Jen also highlights how she stores fruit in her fridge for maximum freshness and how to use strawberry tops for a delicious spa water.
Check out the video below for more tips on maximizing this delicious fruit!
Agua Fresca Recipe
2 cups roughly chopped fruit (strawberries, mangos, peaches, watermelon, etc.)
1 cup water
1/2 lemon juice (or other citrus such as orange or lime)
1 teaspoon sugar (add more or less depending on sweetness of fruit and your taste)
2-3 leaves of mint, basil, or other herb of your choice (optional)
Blend ingredients in a blender, adding torn herb leaves last.
Pour the agua fresca over ice, or store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
You can also freeze the agua fresca into popsicles or ice cubes to make spa water in the future. Enjoy!
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