Description
This homemade fresh apple juice is crisp, naturally sweet, and incredibly refreshing. Made with just a blender and simple straining, it requires no fancy equipment and uses all-natural ingredients with optional add-ins like lemon, honey, or mint.
Ingredients
- 4 medium apples (Gala or Honeycrisp preferred)
- 3 cups filtered water
- ½ lemon, freshly squeezed (or about 1 teaspoon lemon juice)
- 1 tablespoon organic raw honey
- 5 mint leaves (optional)
Instructions
- Peel the apples (or leave the skins on for more fiber) and cut them into medium-sized chunks.
- In a high-powered blender, combine the chopped apples, filtered water, lemon juice, honey, and mint leaves (if using). Blend until smooth.
- Pour the mixture through a fine strainer or nut milk bag into a bowl, pressing or stirring to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
- Chill the juice for 1–2 hours if desired. Shake well before serving. Optionally, serve over crushed ice.
- Pour into glasses and enjoy while fresh.
Notes
- If apples are very sweet, you can skip the honey.
- Use a mix of apple varieties for a more balanced flavor.
- Add fresh ginger for a spicy kick.
- Stir in sparkling water before serving for a fizzy drink.
- Store juice in the fridge for 2–3 days or freeze for up to a year.
