Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Recipe

Freshly squeezed orange juice in a glass.

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Fresh Squeezed Orange Juice Recipe

Homemade orange juice is easy to make and so delicious. With blender, juicer, and by hand instructions.

Prep Time5

Active Time5

Total Time10

Course: Drinks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: homemade juice, juice, orange

Servings: servings

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Elise Shivamber

Equipment

Ingredients

6 oranges

Instructions

By Hand Juicer or Citrus Juicer

Cut oranges in half.
Depending on your hand juicer, you may need to either press the flat side down on the juicer or you may need to squeeze and rotate the orange over the element manually. Make sure that there is a bowl or measuring cup underneath to catch the fresh juice.
If you prefer pulp for the fiber and taste, re-add the pulp at this stage
Store in an airtight container with a lid or enjoy immediately.

By Juicer

Remove the peel of the orange.
Cut into pieces small enough to fit into the chute of your juicer.
Feed the pieces in your juicer on the TURBO setting.
Store in an airtight container with a lid or enjoy immediately.

By Blender

Remove the peel of the fruit.
Roughly chop the orange into smaller pieces. If there are seeds, remove them.
Add to a high powered blender and blend for 45-60 seconds, until there results in a juicy, foamy consistency.
If your oranges are not ripe, you may need to add some filtered water to get it going. Start with ¼ cup per orange and add depending on your taste and the ripeness of the fruit.
For a smooth consistency, pour through a strainer or nut cloth and into a measuring cup. If you prefer pulp for the fiber and taste, re-add the pulp at this stage.
Store in an airtight container with a lid or enjoy immediately.

Notes

Storage: Orange juice will last about two hours at room temperature or 2-3 days in the refrigerator. For more information on how to best store your orange juice, check out How Long Does Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Last.

Freeze it: To preserve the shelf life of your fresh orange juice, you can freeze it! I like to freeze it in ice cube trays so you can use as little or as much as you want later on. It will last about 6 months in the freezer.

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