If you are unable to get your hands on a juicer but would still like to enjoy the benefits of fresh apple juice, be sure to get unfiltered, organic, and unsweetened apple juice from your local supermarket. One tip about store-bought apple juice that you need to know is that it should be cloudy in appearance, not clear. According a new study, unclarified or cloudy apple juice has four times the polyphenol content of the clear variety.

Now without delving into too much scientific mumbo jumbo, polyphenols are antioxidants that can be found in certain plants that provide numerous health benefits such as protection against some cancers and heart disease. According to Jan Oszmianski, a researcher in Poland’s Agricultural University of Wroclaw, the process of clarification used in making apple juice may remove polyphenol-rich solids and other compounds.

How to Make Apple Juice

This clarification process is typical of commercially-manufactured apple juice. Why settle for this when you can be enjoying the full benefits of unfiltered apple juice with all its nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and polyphenols intact?

Here is a simple, easy-to-do, step-by-step guide on how to make homemade apple juice (yes, from scratch, but this is guaranteed to be chemical-free).

You can make homemade apple juice using a blender, cider press or an electric juicer. The last device is the one I prefer because the quality of the juice is the best and it allows you to drink your juice pulp free, something you can’t do with a blender. If you would like to know more, I have expressed my opinion on the best juicers on the market here.

Assuming you own an electric juicer, begin making your homemade apple juice by:

1) Cutting the apples into several quarters and, with a melon scooper, remove the cores.

2) Fit the apple quarters into your juicer’s top opening chute.

3) Push the start button and you’re juicing away. Make sure that you have a catch-all container for the pulp and another for the juice to go into.

A few reminders for after you have made your apple juice: consume the juice immediately and freeze or can any leftover for storage in your refrigerator; this should be consumed within the next week or so. 

See Also: How to Do a 3 Day Apple Juice Cleanse

Tips and Tricks for Juicing Apples

• See to it that your homemade apple juice is contained and stored properly by using the appropriate cans and jars.

• If you choose to freeze your juice, allow the liquid to thoroughly cool and then store in air-tight containers.

• If you choose to can your juice, pour the liquid into hot, sterilized jars while it is still warm, leaving a half inch of head space. Process the jars in your hot water canning machine for half an hour.

• Juice from skinned apples will contain fewer amounts of vitamin C and dietary fiber which are essential for a balanced diet.

• On the other hand, skinned apples will give your juice a more crisp and sweeter taste.

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3 Apple Juice Recipes

Here you will find 3 fantastic juice recipes using apples. Just follow the instructions.