Sweet, cool, purple fruit juice made from purple corn! Indigenous to the Inca Natives of Peru in South America, it has a yummy, refreshing flavor. It’s definitely worth the time it takes to prepare it! You’ll get rave reviews from friends who try it.
Ingredients
- 1 gallon water
- 1 (15 ounce) package dried purple corn (maiz morado)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 5 large lemons, juiced
- 1 ½ cups brown sugar
- ½ cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- ½ apple, chopped
Directions
Step 1
Bring the water to a boil with the corn, cinnamon sticks, and cloves in a large pot. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 40 minutes. Remove from the heat and strain through a mesh strainer to remove the corn and spices. Stir the lemon juice and sugar into the chicha until the sugar has dissolved. Refrigerate until cold.
Step 2
Stir in the chopped pineapple and apple before serving over ice.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 10 | |
Calories 253 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat2g | 3% |
Saturated Fat0g | 2% |
Sodium47mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate63g | 23% |
Dietary Fiber5g | 16% |
Total Sugars33g | |
Protein6g | |
Vitamin C59mg | 296% |
Calcium79mg | 6% |
Iron2mg | 9% |
Potassium596mg | 13% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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