Morrisons Robinsons No Added Sugar Orange & Pineapple Squash 1L from groceries.morrisons.com
Introduction
Pineapple squash is a refreshing drink that is perfect for summers. This drink is made from fresh pineapples and has a sweet and tangy taste. It is a great alternative to the store-bought drinks that are loaded with sugar and preservatives. You can make this drink at home with just a few ingredients and enjoy it whenever you want.
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients that you will need to make pineapple squash:
1 medium-sized pineapple
1 cup sugar
2 cups water
1 teaspoon citric acid
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black salt
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
Ice cubes
Mint leaves for garnish
Pineapple
The star ingredient of this recipe is pineapple. You will need one medium-sized pineapple for this recipe. Make sure that the pineapple is ripe and sweet. You can check the ripeness of the pineapple by smelling it. A ripe pineapple will have a sweet aroma.
Sugar
You will need one cup of sugar to make the pineapple squash. You can adjust the amount of sugar according to your taste. If you like your drinks to be less sweet, you can reduce the amount of sugar.
Water
You will need two cups of water to make the pineapple squash. You can use regular tap water or filtered water.
Citric Acid
Citric acid is used to give the pineapple squash a tangy taste. You will need one teaspoon of citric acid for this recipe.
Salt
You will need one teaspoon of regular salt and one teaspoon of black salt for this recipe. This will give the pineapple squash a salty taste.
Roasted Cumin Powder
Roasted cumin powder is used to give the pineapple squash a smoky flavor. You will need one teaspoon of roasted cumin powder for this recipe.
Ice Cubes
You will need ice cubes to serve the pineapple squash chilled.
Mint Leaves
Mint leaves are used for garnish. They give the pineapple squash a refreshing aroma.
Instructions
Here are the step-by-step instructions to make pineapple squash:
Peel and chop the pineapple into small pieces.
Add the chopped pineapple to a blender and blend until you get a smooth puree.
Strain the pineapple puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any fiber.
Add the sugar and water to a saucepan and heat over medium heat until the sugar dissolves.
Add the pineapple puree, citric acid, regular salt, black salt, and roasted cumin powder to the saucepan and stir well.
Let the mixture simmer for 10-15 minutes until it thickens and becomes syrupy.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and let the mixture cool down.
Once the mixture has cooled down, transfer it to a sterilized bottle or jar.
To serve, add a few ice cubes to a glass and pour the pineapple squash over it.
Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.
Nutrition
Here are the nutritional values of one serving of pineapple squash:
Calories: 120
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 26g
Protein: 1g
Fat: 0g
Sodium: 200mg
Calories
One serving of pineapple squash contains 120 calories. If you are watching your calorie intake, you can reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
Carbohydrates
One serving of pineapple squash contains 30g of carbohydrates. Most of the carbohydrates come from the sugar that is added to the recipe.
Fiber
One serving of pineapple squash contains 2g of fiber. This is a small amount of fiber, but it is better than no fiber at all.
Sugar
One serving of pineapple squash contains 26g of sugar. This is a high amount of sugar, so it is important to consume this drink in moderation.
Protein
One serving of pineapple squash contains 1g of protein. This is a small amount of protein, but it is better than no protein at all.
Fat
One serving of pineapple squash contains 0g of fat. This is a low-fat drink.
Sodium
One serving of pineapple squash contains 200mg of sodium. This is a moderate amount of sodium. If you are on a low-sodium diet, you can reduce the amount of salt in the recipe.
