Is fennel the same as anise?

No, it is not. Although the two have a similar taste, fennel and anise are not the same things. Fennel is grown for its bulb, and anise is grown for use as a spice. Anise has a sweeter and more intense licorice flavor.

Why do I have to add water if I use a blender?

When you use a juicer, the produce is processed in such a way that the pulp is separated from the juice. With a blender, everything remains in one place. Adding water makes it easier to strain the juice and separate it from the pulp through a nut milk bag or fine cheesecloth.

Shouldn't I peel the apple and ginger?

No, you don't have to peel the apple or the ginger. A lot of the apple's nutrition is located just under the skin, so it's best to keep it on. Ginger has soft skin, so you don't have to peel it.

Can I use the entire plant of fennel in the juice?

Yes, but the bulb of the fennel plant will yield the most juice (as opposed to the fronds or leaves). Feel free to juice just the bulb or the whole thing. Be sure to wash the fronds well as they can collect dirt.

Fennel Juice Recipe

Ingredients

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1 fennel bulb
1 green apple, cored
1 lemon, with the skin removed
1 1/2-inch piece of fresh ginger
1 cup of water (if you’re using a blender or food processor)

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Instructions

Wash all the produce thoroughly.
Slice the stalks and fronds off the fennel bulb and remove the root end.
Core the apple, and peel the lemon.
Slice the fennel, green apple, lemon, and ginger into large chunks that will fit through the feeding tube of your juicer if you’re using one. If you’re using a blender or food processor, cut the pieces of produce a little smaller.
If you use a juicer, run all the ingredients through the juicer. Collect the juice in a pitcher, and serve immediately.
If you use a blender or food processor, add the fennel, green apple, lemon, ginger, and water to the base. Blend or process on the highest setting until the mixture is smooth or for 20 – 30 seconds.
Pour the juice through a nut milk bag or use a fine cheesecloth instead. Squeeze it from the top down to gently drain the juice into a pitcher. Discard the remaining pulp or save it if you can use it for another purpose.
Serve your Fennel Juice immediately.

Notes

This recipe is for a single serving, but you can double or triple it if you want to make more Fennel Juice.
It would be best if you served this juice straight away for the best results. If you want to store it, place leftover juice in a covered container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
You can peel the green apples and the ginger if you want, but it’s unnecessary.

Author: Carrie Forrest, MPH in Nutrition
Prep Time: 3 minutes
Cook Time: 1 minute
Category: Beverage
Method: Blender
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size:
Calories: 35
Sugar: 6.1 g
Sodium: 17 mg
Fat: 0 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 9.2 g
Fiber: 1.4 g
Protein: 0.6 g
Cholesterol: 0 mg