Fermented Strawberries
This quick lacto-ferment adds probiotics to berries, and leaves them sweet and tangy, perfect for topping yogurt or baked goods.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 2 cups strawberries
- 2 tbsp whey (or 1 probiotic capsule dissolved in water)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3 tbsp water (approximate, plus more to fill)
Instructions
- Fill a wide mouth mason jar with strawberries, leaving 1-inch headspace
- Combine all other ingredients and mix for a fermentation liquid.
- Pour the liquid over the berries, and top with additional water to cover.
- Add a fermentation weight to keep the berries submerged.
- Close with a mason jar fermentation kit (if you have one) or cover with a towel.
- Ferment at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. Once the ferment is complete, close the jar with a standard mason jar lid and store in the refrigerator. Strain to use, or use in the brine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1grams