Apple Juice is a refreshing, healthy, and hydrating fruit drink loaded with vitamins and minerals. It is usually made with fresh apples, orange juice, or water. The recipe I have shared here shows you how to make Apple Juice with easy step-by-step instructions for you to try and enjoy at home.
I have also shared a detailed video of this recipe to show the making process visually clear. This homemade Apple Juice is one of the simplest drinks to make and can be served with breakfast or to hydrate yourself on a hot summer day.
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What is Apple Juice?
Apple Juice is a simple, refreshing, and hydrating fruit drink. It is usually made with fresh apples, fruit juice, or water. The juice can be prepared by boiling apples or blending them with a liquid base in a blender.
The recipe I have shared here is Apple Juice using a blender. You can also use a juicer to make this juice. Even though consuming fresh Apples gives you the potential health benefits, enjoying them as a drink also has some advantages.
The pure Apple Juice without sweeteners keeps you hydrated, and also helps in reducing some health risks. You can also customize and flavor up the drink based on your family's taste preferences.
Ingredients
The ingredients you will need to make this Apple Juice are pretty basic. It is just 2 ingredients.
- Apple - Fresh fuji, gala, or red apples have naturally sweet and less in sour taste. But you can also use granny smith, honey crisp and other varieties
- Orange Juice - I have used 100% fresh real fruit orange juice that does not contain any artificial sweeteners. But you can also use filtered water to make a simple and pure Apple Juice
How to make Apple Juice?
The recipe I have shared here is a simple Apple Juice using a blender and without a juicer. Here I have used orange juice to blend the apples but you can also feel free to use water.
Following are the high-level instructions to make this drink but for detailed step-by-step instructions with photo and video, please check out the recipe card below.
- Wash and discard the seed - Wash the apples and cut them in half and remove the seeds. Here I haven't peeled the skin but feel free to do it if you like that way
- Chop - Chop the apples into small pieces and reserve them in a bowl
- Add to the blender - Add the chopped apples and orange juice to the blender jar. You can also use water or other juices of your choice
- Blend - Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Filter - Open the lid and filter the juice using a mesh strainer. Always make sure to mix with a spoon to extract the juice
- Pour and Serve - Pour the filtered Juice into a serving glass and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy. Serve this refreshing Juice to refresh on hot summer days or along with breakfast to start your day
Calories
This Apple Juice that I have shared here contains 150 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change or alter if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find the detailed nutritional information in the recipe card below.
Benefits
Is Apple Juice good for you? Yes, it has a lot of health benefits and the drink is filled with a lot of minerals and vitamins. According to NCBI
- Including apples in diet helps to reduce the risk of cancer
- Reduce cardiovascular disease
- Healthline says, it supports brain function as you age
- Protect the cells from inflammation
- Keeps you hydrated which will helps in hydrated and glowing skin
Note: According to these experts, the drink has also had some downsides like weight gain, tooth decay, if the drink is loaded with sugar and preservatives.
Tips
- Peel or unpeel the skin - I haven't peeled the skin here, but feel free to peel the skin if you like that way. And if you want to keep the skin make sure to clean the fruit with vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice to remove the wax from the skin. Later wash the apples thoroughly in water
- Best Apples - Fuji, Gala, red apples are naturally sweet and less in sour taste. But you can also use green apple (granny smith), honey crisp, or other apples of your choice
- Liquid Base - I have used 100% Orange Juice as the liquid base here but you can also use water or other fruit juices
Storage Suggestions
You can store this drink for up to 2 days in the refrigerator in a closed pitcher or mason jar. But I would recommend enjoying it as fresh as possible to enjoy the fresh taste and flavor.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this juice as a refreshing summer drink or along with your breakfast to start your day.
Related Recipes
You could also find similar juice recipes below and more at summer drinks recipes.
- Orange Juice
- Watermelon Juice
- Pineapple Juice
- Mango Juice
- Strawberry Juice
- Cucumber Juice
- Celery Juice
- Green Juice
- Grape Juice
- Beetroot Juice
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Apple Juice Recipe video
I have also shared a detailed video of this Apple Juice Recipe below that I hope will help you to make a refreshing drink at home. And you could also find this recipe in a story format.
📖 Recipe
Apple Juice
Ingredients
- 2 Apple, chopped
- 1 cup Orange Juice , or Water
Instructions
To make Apple Juice in a Blender
- Wash the apples and cut them in half and remove the seeds. Here I haven't peeled the skin but feel free to do it if you like that way
- Chop the apples into small pieces and reserve them in a bowl
- Add the chopped apples and orange juice to the blender jar. You can also use water or other juices of your choice
- Close the lid and blend until everything turns smooth on a blender
- Open the lid and filter the apple juice using a mesh strainer. Always make sure to mix with a spoon to extract the juice
- Pour the filtered Apple Juice into a serving glass and it is now ready for you to taste and enjoy
Video
Notes
- Peel or unpeel the skin - I haven't peeled the skin here, but feel free to peel the skin if you like that way. And if you want to keep the skin make sure to clean the apples with vinegar, apple cider vinegar, or lemon juice to remove the wax from the skin. Later wash the apples thoroughly in water
- Best Apples - Fuji, Gala, and red apples are naturally sweet and have a less sour taste. But you can also use green apple (granny smith), honey crisp, or other apples of your choice
- Liquid Base - I have used 100% Orange Juice as the liquid base here but you can also use water or other fruit juices
Nutrition
FAQ
It is a simple, refreshing, and hydrating fruit drink. It is usually made with fresh apples, fruit juice, or water. The juice can be prepared by boiling apples or blending them with a liquid base in a blender.
It keeps you hydrated, heals the inflammation, improves the look of the skin, and reduces cardiovascular disease.
Yes, the recipe I have shared above is a 100% real fruit drink that has no preservatives or sweeteners.
This Juice that I have shared here contains 150 calories per serving and it is an estimation by the nutrition calculator. The calorie count may change or alter if you change any of the ingredients. You could also find detailed nutritional information in the recipe card above.
I hope you enjoyed the recipe that I have shared here and I would love to hear from you on how it turned out for you. Please let me know.
If you have any other questions, feel free to post them in the comment section below and I will try to get back to you as soon as possible.
Enjoy!
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