Probiotic Apples Recipe

How to Ferment Apples

I love the probiotic benefits of the fermentation process. This is a super easy probiotic apple recipe that will help you keep a healthy gut!

What is lacto-fermentation?

-food preservation technique that harnesses the power of beneficial bacteria (Lactobacillus), to transform raw fruit & vegetables into delicious, tangy treats

Why opt for fermented foods?

-improved digestion

-increased nutrient bioavailability

-boost to gut health

-enhanced immune function

-reduction of anti-nutrients

-natural food preservation

What You'll Need:

– apple chunks – 1/2 cup filtered water – 1 tsp salt – lemon juice from one lemon – 2 cinnamon sticks

Step 1

Chop, peel & core apples. Then add apples to a clean jar. The size will depend on how many apples you want to ferment.

Step 2

In a small bowl, whisk together the juice of 1 lemon, 1/2 cup water and 1 teaspoon salt. Mix until well combined.

Step 3

Pour the liquid mixture over the apples. Add filtered water so that all the apples are covered. Add the cinnamon stick to the jar.

Step 4

Add your fermentation weight to the top and press down, so that the floating apples are submerged below the surface.

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