November Thankful Fruit Juice

November Thankful Fruit Juice combines the sweetness of apples and pears with the tartness of cranberries, the unique flavor of persimmons, and the burst of freshness from pomegranate seeds. The lemon adds a citrusy kick, and the optional sweetener enhances the overall taste. Give thanks for this delicious, vibrant, colorful and nutrient-rich juice!

Ingredients:

• 2 apples, cored and sliced
• 2 pears, cored and sliced
• 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 2 persimmons, peeled and chopped
• Seeds from 1 pomegranate
• 1 lemon, peeled
• 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup (optional, depending on sweetness preference)
• 1 cup cold water
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Ingredients:

   • Core and slice the apples and pears.
   • If using fresh cranberries, rinse them.
   • Peel and chop the persimmons.
   • Cut the pomegranate and extract the seeds.
   • Peel the lemon, ensuring to remove the bitter white pith.

2. Juicing:

   • In a blender, combine the sliced apples, sliced pears, cranberries, chopped persimmons, pomegranate seeds, and peeled lemon.
   • Add cold water to the blender.

3. Sweeten (Optional):

   • Taste the juice and, if desired, add honey or maple syrup to sweeten. Adjust the sweetness based on your preference.

4. Optional: Add Ice:

   • If you prefer a chilled juice, you can add ice cubes to the blender and blend until the ice is crushed.

5. Blend:

   • Blend the ingredients until smooth. If the consistency is too thick, you can add more cold water.

6. Mix:

   • Stir the juice to ensure all the flavors are well combined.

7. Serve:

   • Pour the Festive Fruit Fusion Juice into glasses and serve immediately.

8. Garnish (Optional):

   • Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds or a slice of apple for a decorative touch.