Summer Strawberry Apple Punch
This Summer Strawberry Apple Punch is a refreshing, fruity drink perfect for warm weather. Made with fresh strawberries, apples, and a creamy base of sweetened condensed milk, this easy-to-make punch is the ultimate summer treat. Whether served chilled over ice or with fun toppings, it’s sure to be a hit at your next gathering or as a refreshing afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Yield: Serves 4-6
- Category: Drink, Mocktail
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and halved
2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1½ cups cold apple juice
1 cup cold strawberry juice or nectar
½ cup sweetened condensed milk (or adjust to taste)
1 cup cold water
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Ice cubes (as needed)
Optional toppings: extra sliced strawberries, apple chunks, mint leaves
Instructions
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Prepare the fruit: Hull and halve the strawberries, peel, core, and slice the apples.
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Blend the fruit: In a blender, combine strawberries and apples. Blend until smooth, then strain to remove pulp (optional).
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Combine the liquids: In a large pitcher, mix apple juice, strawberry juice, cold water, and lemon juice.
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Add the fruit puree: Pour the fruit puree into the pitcher and stir well to combine.
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Sweeten the punch: Add sweetened condensed milk and stir until dissolved. Adjust sweetness if needed.
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Chill and serve: Fill glasses with ice and pour the punch over. Garnish with extra fruit slices and mint leaves.
Notes
Frozen fruit: Use frozen fruit as ice cubes for a colder punch without dilution.
Sparkling version: Add sparkling water or lemon-lime soda for a fizzy kick.
Find it online: https://familydinnercooking.com/summer-strawberry-apple-punch/
