Fresh papayas are one of the fruits I like to always have on my kitchen counter. Not only are they flavorful, papayas are also packed with antioxidants, minerals, and vitamin C. Like most fruits, we love to eat papaya topped with TajÃn (a chile-lime flavored seasoning salt) and fresh lime juice. But papaya also makes for an incredibly refreshing agua fresca perfect for helping you stay cool in the hot summer months.
You should also know that the seeds of the papaya are totally edible. If you've never tried them, puree some of the seeds with the papaya to add a light peppery undertone to your agua fresca.
Yield: 8 servings
Agua Fresca de Papaya
Vibrant and refreshing agua fresca made with fresh papaya.
prep time: 10 MINScook time: 2 hourstotal time: 2 hours and 10 mins
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups ripe papaya, cut into bite-size pieces
- 6 cups water, divided
- 1/3 to 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Ice
INSTRUCTIONS
- Puree the ripe papaya with 3 cups of the water in a blender until smooth. Pour mixture into a 2-quart pitcher. Add enough of the remaining water to fill pitcher. Sweeten agua fresca with granulated sugar to taste.
- Refrigerate agua fresca at least 2 hours before serving. Serve over ice. Enjoy!
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