Just as you can ferment vegetables, you can ferment fruit, too. Fermented fruits are rich in beneficial bacteria that help support gut health and immune system function. Lemons, berries, and tropical fruits are great choices for fermentation.
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Preserved Lemons
Preserved lemon is a traditional North African condiment whose sour and salty flavor adds a distinct flavor to classic tagines, roast chickens, and other meals.
Tips for Fermenting Fruit
Fruit is high in sugar and ferments quickly. If you're not careful, it can turn boozy in just a few days. Consider fruits quick ferments. They usually only need a few days before they're ready.
Many people also like to use a starter culture when fermenting fruit. Water kefir and jun kombucha are good options. You can also purchase a starter culture online, too.
More fermented fruit recipes
You can ferment fruit on its own, as is the case with preserved lemons. Or, consider adding them to fermented drinks. They can lend beautiful flavors to shrubs, water kefir, kvass, and kombucha.
