Fresh Apple Juice/Cider Recipe

Name: Fresh Apple Juice/Cider
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: about 4 cups
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 medium apples (about 2 lbs), any variety, washed; 1 lemon, juiced (optional, to prevent browning); 1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional, to taste); ice cubes (for serving)

American · Beverage · 15 min total

Fresh Apple Juice/Cider recipe videos

This homemade apple juice is fresh, naturally sweet, and can be enjoyed as is or fermented into cider. Perfect for using up a bounty of apples.

15
min prep

4
servings

120
kcal/serving

Ingredients

6 medium apples (about 2 lbs), any variety, washed
1 lemon, juiced (optional, to prevent browning)
1-2 tablespoons sugar or honey (optional, to taste)
ice cubes (for serving)

Instructions

Core the apples and cut into chunks. No need to peel.
Place apple chunks in a blender or food processor. Add lemon juice if using.
Blend until smooth, about 1-2 minutes. If too thick, add a little water (1-2 tablespoons).
Place a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth over a large bowl or pitcher. Pour the apple pulp into the strainer.
Press with a spatula or squeeze the cheesecloth to extract as much juice as possible. Discard the pulp.
Taste the juice and stir in sugar or honey if desired. Serve over ice immediately.
Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Shake before serving.

Tips

For a clearer juice, let the strained juice sit for 30 minutes, then carefully pour off the clear liquid, leaving sediment behind.
To make hard cider, let the juice ferment with a cider yeast for 1-2 weeks.
Use a mix of sweet and tart apples for the best flavor.

More about Fresh Apple Juice/Cider →

AI estimate may be inaccurate · Terms