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    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Cherry Juice)

    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)
    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)

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    Made with one of our favorite tropical fruits, this Jugo de cereza Dominicana (acerola cherry juice) is very popular and quite a treat for Dominicans, who love its taste and refreshing properties. If you can find it, I suggest you give this a try, it is an unforgettable treat.

    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)

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    1. Why we ❤️ it
    2. What is acerola?
    3. Acerola benefits
    4. Serving suggestions
    5. About our recipe
    6. Recipe
    7. FAQs

    Why we ❤️ it

    What is "acerola juice", you say? Well, it's none other than one of Dominicans' favorite drinks. We love our tropical fruit juices, and this Dominican jugo de cereza is so refreshing and unique, a treat we never pass up.

    And in case you've never heard of this Dominican fruit...

    What is acerola?

    Malpighia emarginata [1] or Dominican cerezas are called cerise in French and acerola in English, as well as, Barbados cherry, acerola cherry, and West Indian cherry) is a fruit-bearing tree native to the tropical American continent and very popular in the Caribbean, particularly Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

    The fruit outwardly resembles a common cherry, but the pit inside is larger and divided into three. It is also a little sourer than common cherries. The taste is also similar to cherries but less sweet and more acidic.

    Acerola is used in juices, drinks, and jams throughout the Caribbean. Here it's as common to find it in this juice as in Dulce de cereza.

    Acerola benefits

    Acerola cherry is very rich in vitamin C and lower in carbohydrates than traditional fruits.

    Acerola cherry (cereza dominicana)
    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)

    Acerola cherry and jugo de cereza dominicana

    Serving suggestions

    Jugo de cereza can be served as a refreshing drink when we have guests or with a light meal for dinner.

    As a snack, it goes great with a sandwich, a slice of Arepa (or Arepa salada too), or some Yaniqueques.

    About our recipe

    There is not much variation in the ingredients and the way is made from home to home, so wherever you try this in the Dominican Republic, it should be fairly similar.

    Check more Dominican drinks recipes that we also recommend you try.

    Salud!

    Tia Clara

    Recipe

    Jugo de Cereza Dominicana (Acerola Juice)
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    Acerola Juice [Recipe + Video] Jugo de Cereza Dominicana

    By: Clara Gonzalez
    Made with one of our favorite tropical fruits, this Jugo de Cereza (Acerola Juice) is very popular and quite a treat for Dominicans, who love its taste and refreshing properties.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Total Time 10 mins
    Course Drinks
    Cuisine Caribbean, Dominican
    Servings 4 glasses each
    Calories 162 kcal

    Ingredients

    • 3 cup acerola (West Indian cherries), washed
    • sugar (white, granulated), or sweetener
    • Ice

    Instructions
     

    • Blending acerolas for juice.
      Combine acerola and 1 quart [1 liter] of water and liquefy in the blender.
      Sieve and get rid of the solids.
    • Serving acerola juice.
      Add sugar or sweetener to taste.
      Add ice and serve.

    Video

    Tips and Notes

    Nutrition facts are a rough approximation based on regular cherries, acerola cherries are not included in the nutritional database.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 162kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 1mgPotassium: 230mgFiber: 2gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 13mgIron: 1mg

    Nutritional information is calculated automatically based on ingredients listed. Please consult your doctor if you need precise nutritional information.

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    FAQs

    What does acerola taste like?

    Acerola or Barbado cherry has a taste similar to common cherries but less sweet and more acidic.

    What is acerola good for?

    Acerola can be used to make juices (jugo de acerola or jugo de cereza), popsicles, and dulces en almíbar (candied fruit).

    Where to buy acerola cherries?

    If there's a Spanish Caribbean or West Indies community near you, check with markets that cater to them. You may be able to find them frozen, as acerola cherries bruise very fast and easily and cannot be stored for long.

    References

    • Malpighia emarginata - PFAF.org

    Published Oct 6, 2011, revised Aug 9, 2022

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    Edited: Aug 9, 2022 | Publish: May 14, 2022

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