Purple Corn is native to Peru and here’s one of the most common drinks using this beautiful corn. It is high in antioxidants and a healthy addition to your afternoon drinks selection!

Serves: 2

You will need:

1 purple corn

1 cup of water

1 cinnamon stick

3 cloves (whole)

2 slices of pineapple, reserve some peel (use orange peel for alternative)

1/4 cup sugar

1 lime, juiced

1 apple, diced small (for garnish)

Let’s make things purple!

Slice corn kernels as neatly as you can, getting most of the corn. (You can also use dried purple corn kernels for this recipe.)

In a medium-sized pot, add the corn kernels, water, cloves, cinnamon, pineapple peels and sugar.

Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Stir occasionally.

Once boiling, reduce to a simmer and cook for 50 minutes, till fragrant.

Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly.

Strain the liquid using a fine strainer and discard the solids.

Chill the drink in the refrigerator for an hour or more.

Pour into serving glasses with ice and add some lime juice to taste.

Garnish with diced apples and pineapples.