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Two clear glasses filled with a DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass), drink, ice cubes, and garnished with cinnamon sticks. There are large glass bottles of the same drink in the background on a light surface.
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DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)

Learn how to make DIY fermented apple pear soda (pear kvass), a simple and healthy drink packed with probiotics, fall flavor, and gut health benefits. This homemade soda is the perfect festive drink for Thanksgiving dinner or any fall season celebration.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time7 days 10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: European, Healthy
Keyword: DIY Fermented Apple Pear Soda (Apple Pear Kvass)
Servings: 15
Calories: 89kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 3 Apples
  • 3 Pears
  • 2 Oranges squeeze juice from one and put the skin in it
  • 2 Lemons squeeze juice from one and put the skin in it
  • 1/2 cup Raw honey
  • 3 Cinnamon sticks
  • 4 Star anise
  • 20 Whole cloves

Instructions

  • Chop the pears and apples into chunks, no need to peel them.
    2. Place them in a sterilized demijohn or large glass jar.
    3. Add the spices, orange slices, and lemon slices.Stir in raw honey dissolved in filtered warm water (avoid using a metal utensil).
    4. Add your starter culture, water kefir grains, sauerkraut juice, or soda starter.
    5. Add filtered water.Cover the jar with a cloth and secure with a rubber band. 6. Leave it at room temperature, out of direct sunlight, for 2-3 days.
    7. Strain the liquid into swing-top bottles for the second fermentation. Let it sit another 1-2 days to build carbonation.
    8. Open carefully, as carbon dioxide builds quickly. Chill before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 89kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 147mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 74IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg