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Learn how to produce apple juice with or without a juicer
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Apple juice is a simple and delicious drink that can easily be made at home. We’ll walk you through the best ways to prepare it on your stovetop, in a blender, and even in a juicer, if you have one. In a matter of minutes, you can enjoy a fresh glass of apple juice with tools lying around your kitchen.
Things You Should Know
- Simmer 3 apples covered with 5c (1,200mL) of water on the stove for 30 minutes. Pour the mixture through the strainer and add in ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar.
- Blend 2-3 chopped apples with 1⁄4 to 1⁄2c (59 to 118mL) of water for 1 minute. Drink the juice as-is, or strain it first.
- Put 3 chopped-up apples through your juicer to produce 1c (240mL) of apple juice.
Ingredients
On the Stovetop
- 3 red apples
- 5c (1,200mL) of water
- ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar
Makes about 5c (1.2L) of juice
In the Blender
- 2-3 apples
- 1⁄4 to 1⁄2c (59 to 118mL) of water
Makes about 1c (240mL) of juice
In a Juicer
- 3 apples
Makes about 1c (240mL) of juice
Section 1 of 3:
On the Stovetop
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Peel, core, and de-seed 3 red apples. Rinse off the apples with clean water before you peel off the skin and remove the core.[1] Try to remove all the seeds from the apple cores—although apple seeds aren’t deadly, they can make you sick if you eat too many.[2]
- Empire, McIntosh, Fuji, Gala, Pink Lady, and Red Delicious are all red apple varieties.[3]
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Put the apples, peels, and cores in a pot and cover them with water. Pour about 5c (1.2L) of water over the peels, seedless cores, and apples, making sure that all of the fruit is submerged.[4]
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Simmer the apples for 30 minutes. Wait for the apple-water mixture to reach a boil before turning the heat to low. After 30 minutes, check that the water has a golden tint from the apples.[5]
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Strain the juice and stir in ¼ cup (50 g) of white sugar. Place a fine-mesh strainer over a bowl or pitcher and pour the liquid in. Then, add the sugar to the filtered juice.[6]
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Refrigerate the leftover juice for 2-3 days. Pour the leftover juice into an airtight container and try to enjoy it as soon as you reasonably can.[7]
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In the Blender
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Wash, core, and chop 2-3 apples. Core and cut up an equal amount of tart and sweet apples, removing all the seeds you can find as you go. If you prefer, peel the apples ahead of time (it doesn’t make much of a difference either way.[8]
- Apples like Granny Smith, McIntosh, and Pink Lady are on the tarter side, while Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, and Red Delicious are on the sweeter side.[9]
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Blend the apple pieces with 1⁄4 to 1⁄2c (59 to 118mL) of water. Set your blender to the highest possible speed, if it has that option. Let the mixture blend for 1 minute until it’s smooth.[10]
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Strain the juice if you’d like. While the blended mixture is fine to drink on its own, pour it through a fine-mesh strainer into a bowl or pitcher if you’d like the beverage to be more like store-bought apple juice.[11]
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Store the juice in the fridge and enjoy it within 2-3 days. Transfer any leftover juice to an airtight container and stick it in the refrigerator. It will remain fresh for 2-3 days.[12]
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In a Juicer
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Core and chop up your apples before juicing them. Remove the cores and seeds from your apples and chop them into smaller pieces. Then, stick them into your juicer and wait for them to be processed into juice.[13] It takes about 3 apples to get 1c (240mL) of juice, so bear that in mind when you’re juicing![14]
- It can help to line the pulp basket of your juicer with a plastic bag before you get started. This makes it easier to use (or toss out) the pulp later on.[15]
- Aim to enjoy or refrigerate the fresh juice within 2-3 days.[16]
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Can you add milk to apple juice?
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Yes. This is a popular combination in India. Remove the peel and core from an apple and slice it up, then add the slices to a blender with about 1 cup (237 mL) of milk. If you like, you can add a spoonful of honey or sugar for extra sweetness and a pinch of cardamom powder for a more complex flavor. Blend the ingredients together until they’re smooth, and serve the drink cool.
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Is pure apple juice good for you?
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In moderation, apple juice is hydrating and nutritious. It may help reduce inflammation and support heart and brain function. However, even pure apple juice is fairly high in sugar, so it can contribute to weight gain and tooth decay if you drink too much of it.
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How long does homemade apple juice last?
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Homemade apple juice will usually last 2-4 days in the fridge before it starts to ferment. If you pasteurize it, it will last up to a week in the fridge. If you want to keep it around longer, try canning or freezing it. It will last this way for several months, but once you open or thaw it, use it within 7-10 days.
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Have some apple pulp leftover from your juicing? Reuse it to make some homemade applesauce.
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- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218977/fresh-homemade-apple-juice/
- ↑ https://www.kansaspoisoncenter.com/poisons/plants-and-mushrooms/apple-seeds
- ↑ https://www.pickyourown.org/appleselectionguide.htm
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218977/fresh-homemade-apple-juice/
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218977/fresh-homemade-apple-juice/
- ↑ https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/218977/fresh-homemade-apple-juice/
- ↑ https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pasteurising_your_apple_juice.pdf
- ↑ https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/can-you-make-apple-juice-with-a-blender
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/sweetest-apples-23576177
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- ↑ https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/can-you-make-apple-juice-with-a-blender
- ↑ https://www.homesandgardens.com/solved/can-you-make-apple-juice-with-a-blender
- ↑ https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pasteurising_your_apple_juice.pdf
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/how-to-juice-at-home-juicer-tips/
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/a-visual-guide-to-juicing-fruit-how-much-fruit-goes-into-a-cup-223448
- ↑ https://www.cnet.com/home/kitchen-and-household/how-to-juice-at-home-juicer-tips/
- ↑ https://www.orchardlink.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Pasteurising_your_apple_juice.pdf
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This article was co-authored by Julien Miller and by wikiHow staff writer, Janice Tieperman. Julien Miller is a Personal Chef and the Owner of Cooking with Julien based in Reno, Nevada. Chef Julien specializes in Cajun and Creole cuisines and is also known for cooking delicious hibachi and Southeast Asian dishes. He offers private event catering, meal preparation services, and his famous Louisiana Crawfish Boils. Julien received his Bachelor of Applied Science in Psychology from Portland State University. This article has been viewed 256,668 times.
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To make apple juice, first rinse about 20 apples under cool water. Then, cut each apple into thin slices. Don't worry about removing the core and seeds since they'll be filtered out later. Place the slices in a pot and fill the pot with 2 inches (5 cm) of water. Bring the water to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pot, and let the apples simmer for 20-25 minutes. Place a strainer over a pitcher and pour the apple mixture into the strainer to filter out the seeds, skin, and apples. Push the apples down into the strainer with a large spoon to push out more juice. Finally, put the lid on your pitcher and chill the apple juice in the fridge. To sweeten your apple juice, add 1-2 teaspoons (4-8 g) of sugar at a time until it tastes sweet enough. Your apple juice should last up to 1 week in the fridge. To learn how to make apple juice on the stove, read on!
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