Refreshing Apple Kvass Recipe for Gut Health Happiness

Discover a delightful Apple Kvass recipe that boosts gut health with every sip and serves as a healthy alternative to sugary drinks.

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Prep Time 15

Fermentation Time 5

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: Various

Calories: 60

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Kvass

2-3 medium-sized apples Chopped with skins on
1-2 tablespoons sugar Can substitute with honey or maple syrup
1 liter filtered water
a pinch yeast (or whey) Active dry yeast or yogurt whey

Optional Additions

to taste spices Cinnamon, ginger, or cloves
to taste fruits Pears or mixed fruits

Equipment

1-liter glass jar
Fine Mesh Strainer
Funnel

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Wash and chop the apples, leaving the skins on, and place in the glass jar halfway.
Add sugar and any chosen spices, then stir gently to combine.
Pour water into the jar, filling to about an inch below the rim and stir again.
Cover the jar with a breathable cloth and let ferment for 3–5 days at room temperature.
Strain the mixture into clean glass bottles, removing solids.
Seal and refrigerate the kvass to halt fermentation.
Serve over ice, garnish with mint if desired, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 15gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 50IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Choose fresh, organic apples for best flavor and probiotics. Store in sealed bottles to maintain fizziness. Consume within two weeks for optimal flavor.

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