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    The Butter Half / Recipe Index / Drinks and Smoothies / Homemade Apple Juice

    Homemade Apple Juice

    By Madi • Published: Oct 1, 2022 • Modified: Feb 16, 2023 • Leave a Comment • This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Learning how to make homemade apple juice is a must! Any juice that can be whipped up at home and is naturally sweet is a yes from me, dog. This apple juice recipe contains apples and only apples. It has no added sugars, acids, or preservatives and can be made in under 20 minutes.

    Recipe Ingredients

    6 Gala Apples

    How To Make Apple Juice

    Step 1: If using apples with wax on them, wipe the apples down with white distilled vinegar and then rinse them clean. 

    Step 2: Chop the apples into cubes, discarding the core. 

    cubed apples in a medium sized bowl with a darker colored background

    Step 3: Add the apple pieces into a blender with 1 cup of water. Turn the blender to high and blend the apples until they are smooth and completely blended (about 5 minutes). 

    blended apples in a blender with a dark colored background

    Step 4: Place a cheesecloth over a strainer, then place the strainer over a large bowl. Pour the apple juice + pulp over the cheesecloth to catch the pulp. 

    cheesecloth with blended apples over a large bowl

    Step 5: Allow any juices to naturally drip out, then gather the corners of the cheesecloth and squeeze until all excess liquid comes out. 

    cheesecloth being held with corners folded in to squeeze excess liquid out of blended apples

    Step 6: Pour into glasses, serve and enjoy!

    two small glasses filled with apple juice recipe

    Benefits Of Homemade Apple Juice

    Apples are the most widely consumed fruit globally. There are so many different kinds of apples to choose from depending on your taste preference and they are packed with health benefits. They are high in fiber, potassium, vitamin C, and flavonoids. 

    Making homemade apple juice also eliminates added sugars, acids, and preservatives.

    Optional Add-ins

    • Cinnamon 
    • Cardamom
    • Orange juice, pineapple juice, or lemon juice
    • Alcohol
    • Cream 

    FAQs

    What Are The Best Apples To Use For This Recipe?

    • I like Gala apples the best but you can use Fuji, Honeycrisp, Red Delicious or any apple variety you like. For a more tart apple juice, use Granny Smith or Pink Lady apples.

    How Many Apples Do I Need For One Cup Of Juice?

    • 3 - 5 medium sized apples yield 1 cup of juice

    Do I Need To Peel My Apples First?

    • You can peel the apples if you’d like, but you don’t have to.

    What Can I Do With The Leftover Puree?

    Some of my favorite ways to use juice puree are:

    - Bake with it

    - Use it to make fruit leather

    - Make flavored ice cubes

    - Put it in your smoothie 

    - Add it to your pancake batter 

    Expert Tip

    • The longer you blend the apples, the smoother the mixture will become

    What other beverages can I make at home?

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    Homemade cashew milk  is a great alternative to dairy milk and offers so many health benefits!

    This carrot juice recipe is SO easy and so nutritious. Carrot juice has the ability to boost immunity, improve your eye health, and offer your body so many vitamins all while tasting delicious.

    This beetroot juice recipe not only creates the most beautiful colored juice but also gives your body so many antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals.

    two small glasses filled with apple juice recipe

    Homemade Apple Juice

    By: Abbey Rodriguez
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    Learning how to make homemade apple juice is a must! Any juice that can be whipped up at home and is naturally sweet is a yes from me, dog. This apple juice recipe contains apples and only apples. It has no added sugars, acids, or preservatives and can be made in under 20 minutes.
    Prep Time 20 minutes
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 142kcal

    Ingredients

    • 6 Gala Apples

    Instructions

    • If using apples with wax on them, wipe the apples down with white distilled vinegar and then rinse them clean.
    • Chop the apples into cubes, discarding the core.
    • Add the apple pieces into a blender with 1 cup of water. Turn the blender to high and blend the apples until they are smooth and completely blended (about 5 minutes).
    • Place a cheesecloth over a strainer, then place the strainer over a large bowl. Pour the apple juice + pulp over the cheesecloth to catch the pulp.
    • Allow any juices to naturally drip out, then gather the corners of the cheesecloth and squeeze until all excess liquid comes out.
    • Scoop into glasses, serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    • You can peel the apples if you’d like, but you don’t have to. 
    • The longer you blend the apples, the smoother the mixture will become
    • You can use gala apples, fuji, honeycrisp, red delicious etc. I like gala apples the best. 
    • For a more tart apple juice, use granny smith or pink lady apples.
    • You can add various flavoring if desired. Good options are cinnamon, cardamom, other juices, or even alcohol.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 142kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.5g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 292mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.3mg

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