How to Make Dragon Fruit Apple Lemonade

I am a chef on a luxury world cruise liner. I love to cook and write recipes that are inspired by foods from all over the world.

Dragon Fruit Lemonade

Ever since I was a kid, dragon fruit, also known as pitahaya or pitaya, has been one of my favorite fruits. There are different varieties of dragon fruit that are grown in different places. The color of the fruit's skin can be pink or yellow. The flesh may be pink, red, or white. The outer texture can be spiky or smooth. In most places, this fruit is relatively expensive. No wonder—because it offers so many health benefits.

In addition to dragon fruit, I really love apple. I believe in the old adage: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away." Usually, I have plenty of apples inside my refrigerator.

I also love citrus fruits, including lemon. Sometimes I will have plain water with just a bit of fresh lemon.

Since I often have all three of these fruits in my refrigerator, I thought of combining these ingredients to create a refreshing, healthy drink. This is my recipe for dragon fruit apple lemonade. It's easy, and it's delicious!

Apple, dragon fruit, and sweetened lemon juice

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Ingredients

• 2 dragon fruits, cubed
• 1 apple, cubed
• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup sweetened lemon juice

Utensils for measuring ingredients

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What You'll Need

• 3 large bowls
• 1 small bowl
• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Knife
• Chopping board
• Blender

Cook Time

Instructions

1. Slice the apple and dragon fruit. Set aside.
2. Combine all ingredients in a blender. Blend until all are fully incorporated.
3. Add white sugar, to taste.

Tips and Techniques

• Increase the amount of water to adjust the thickness of the juice.
• Add sugar or any alternative sweeteners if desired.
• Freeze all fruits to make an instant cold dragon fruit apple lemonade.
• Replace sweetened lemon juice with freshly squeezed lemon juice and sugar mixture.
• Peel the apple before adding it into the mixture, if preferred. Take note, however, that the skin of fruits and vegetables is packed with lots of nutrients.
• In order to maintain the texture of dragon fruit seeds, do not use a blender.

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