Orange Juice Recipe Easy And Homemade

About Orange Juice Recipe

There’s nothing quite as refreshing as a freshly-squeezed glass of cold, sweet fruit juice. I’ve shared several of my favorite recipes over the years, like how to make Pineapple Juice, Apple Juice, Musk Melon Juice, and Watermelon Juice. They are all big hits and as classic as this orange juice recipe. Not only are fresh oranges super tasty, enjoying them raw as a juice is a nice way to get the most nutrients possible from the fruit. Each sip is packed with vitamin C, vitamin A, and a bit of fiber, too. If you happen to have an electric juicer, then making a healthy glass of nearly any juice is basically effortless. However, if you’re like me and don’t have a standing juicer, you might have been a bit hesitant about trying to squeeze oranges at home. I’m here to show you just how easy it can be to make orange juice in a mixer or blender – no special countertop gadgets needed! Simply blend peeled orange segments, either with or without sugar and/or lemon juice, strain a bit, and enjoy! The orange juice is terrific to drink as-is or can be used to make mocktails, smoothies, or even baked goods and desserts.

How to make Orange Juice

1. First, peel the oranges. Do remove the pith and the white layers from the orange segments. You can put them in a bowl and chill them in the fridge for 20 to 30 minutes before blending, if you like your it cold. Once ready, add the orange segments in a mixie jar or blender jar.
2. Add 1 tablespoon of lemon juice. This is optional and you can skip if you want. However, I really like how the tartness of the lemon balances the sweetness of the oranges. It also will help keep the juice tasting fresher for a bit longer if you plan to chill in the fridge before drinking.
3. Run the mixer or blender on low to medium speed for several seconds, until the mixture becomes pulpy and the oranges are crushed. Avoid blending too much though, as we just need to crush the segments and do not want to pulverize the seeds. You can also use the pulse option of the mixer or blender.
4. Set a strainer over a bowl, and pour in the juice. You can use a juice strainer or a mesh strainer.
5. Use a spoon to press and move the pulp around to help strain the juice. Continue to do this until as much of the juice as possible has been strained into the bowl.
6. You should only have the stringy pulp remaining after all the juice is strained. You will have to discard the pulp as it will be bitter or you can add it to your compost.
7. Pour immediately into two tall glasses and serve orange juice.

Orange Juice Benefits

The first and foremost thing about freshly made Orange Juice at home is that you will have a great intake of essential nutrients like Vitamin C, A and minerals like potassium and folate. It is low in calories too, and more so, if you are not using any additional sweetener in it in case of naturally sweet oranges. Some other health benefits of Orange Juice are mentioned below:

Orange Juice is brimming with antioxidants. Thus, good for protection against diabetes, cancer and heart diseases. Since it is a great source of Vitamin C, it aids the immune system (thus, reducing inflammation too) and helps to fight against common cold. It is known to be a preventive measure for lessening the chances of kidney stones. Orange Juice may be a good choice of beverage for improving brain and heart functions.

Reference Links:https://www.healthline.com/https://www.webmd.com/ Please be sure to rate the recipe in the recipe card or leave a comment below if you have made it. For more vegetarian inspirations, Sign Up for my emails or follow me on Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, Pinterest or Twitter. Apple Juice Recipe (2 Flavor Variations) Carrot Juice Recipe (Juicing Carrots in Blender and Juicer) Mango Juice Recipe Blueberry Juice This Orange Juice recipe from the blog archives first published in Feb 2015 has been republished and updated on June 2023.