Juices / 10 min
Golden pear turmeric juice
Ripe pear, pineapple, lemon, fresh turmeric and ginger make a sunny, softly spiced juice.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 10 min
- Serves
- 2 glasses
Pear and pineapple give this golden juice a mellow sweetness, while turmeric and ginger bring warm aromatic notes. It is bright enough for a morning glass and easy to make in either a juicer or blender.
Ingredients
- 2 ripe pears, cored and quartered
- 1 cup pineapple chunks
- 1-inch fresh turmeric root, peeled
- ½-inch fresh ginger root, peeled
- ½ lemon, peeled
- ½ cup cold water, only if blending
- Ice, for serving
Method
- 1. Juice the pears, pineapple, turmeric, ginger and lemon, or blend with water until smooth.
- 2. Strain the blended mixture through a fine sieve, pressing gently, then taste for balance.
- 3. Serve over ice and rinse the blender or juicer promptly because turmeric stains.
Estimated nutrition
- calories
- 125 calories
- fat
- 1 g fat
- carbohydrate
- 32 g carbohydrates
- protein
- 2 g protein
- fiber
- 5 g fiber
Approximate values per serving. Nutrition varies with ingredients, brands and portion sizes.
Substitutions
- Use ½ teaspoon ground turmeric instead of fresh turmeric.
- Apple can replace pear for a crisper juice.
- Orange can replace pineapple for a less tropical version.
Good to know
Fresh turmeric leaves yellow marks on hands and equipment. Peel it over a washable board and rinse tools as soon as you finish.
Questions, answered.
Can I use ground turmeric?
Yes. Start with ½ teaspoon and whisk or blend it well; the juice may be slightly cloudier than one made with fresh root.
How long will this juice keep?
For the cleanest flavor, drink it right away. A sealed refrigerated jar keeps it pleasant for up to 24 hours.