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Cranberry Apple Water Kefir

AuthorBronwyn Case
Cranberry apple water kefir is a delicious, probiotic-rich drink that combines the tartness of cranberries with the sweetness of apples, creating a perfect balance of flavours. Packed with gut-friendly bacteria, it's not only a tasty treat but also a fantastic way to support your digestive health.
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Prep Time10 minutes
Additional Time 3 days
Total Time3 days 10 minutes
Servings1 Quart

Ingredients  

  • 10-15 dried or frozen cranberries
  • 1/2 cup apple juice - you can also use half of an apple chopped and mashed
  • 2 cups fermented unflavoured, water kefir
  • 2 tbsp hot water
  • 1½ cups cold water

Instructions 

  1. Grab your clean, empty jar and your jar of fermented, unflavoured, water kefir.
  2. Add 10-15 cranberries and 2 Tbsp hot water to the clean, empty jar.
  3. Add 1/2 cup of apple juice to the cranberries.
  4. Add 1 + 1/2 cups of cold water to the jar.
  5. After you've added your flavours, add 2 cups of fermented, unflavoured, water kefir to the jar.
  6. Place a lid on this jar of flavoured water kefir.
  7. Let this jar go through a second ferment at room temperature for 1-3 more days, until bubbly.
  8. After the second ferment, pour into a new jar while straining out the fruit.
  9. Place a lid on this new jar of flavoured water kefir and store in the fridge. Consume within 3-5 days to enjoy the bubbles!

Notes

Water kefir can be served straight over ice, diluted with water, mixed with juice, or even as a kefir cocktail!