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Papaya Agua Fresca





Yields
Makes about 2 1/2 quarts

NOTES: Look for large, ripe Mexican papayas at produce or Latin markets (the skin turns orange as the fruit ripens). Don't worry about blemishes; often the ripest, sweetest Mexican papayas have bruises or dark spots on the skin.

 5 cups cubed ripe Mexican papaya (from about 3 lb. papaya; see notes)
 1/2 to 3/4 cup sugar
 1/3 to 1/2 cup lime juice
Step 1
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In a blender, whirl papaya, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 cup water until very smooth. Pour into a large pitcher (at least 3 qt.). Whisk in 1/3 cup lime juice, 7 cups water, and more sugar and lime juice to taste. Chill until cold, at least 1 hour or up to 1 day. Serve over ice.

Step 2
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Nutritional analysis per cup.

Nutrition Facts

0 servings

Serving size

Amount per serving
Calories76
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.1g1%

Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 4.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 19g7%

Dietary Fiber 0.8g3%
Protein 0.6g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.