How To Make Apple Juice At Home?

Apple juice is one of our favourites; however, most of us like the fizzy and overly sweet commercially bought apple juice that may have preservatives, which may have long-term harmful effects. Homemade apple juice, on the other hand, makes for a healthy elixir, and is power-packed with disease-fighting nutrients. It is loaded with vitamin C that boosts immunity, keeping any ailment at bay. It also consists of healthy polyphenol antioxidants that are essential for overall health. In fact, according to a study published in the Journal Planta Medica, animal studies have shown apples and apple juice to be effective in reducing the risk of colon, skin and breast cancers. Apart from this, it is known to keep your skin healthy, cure constipation, prevent liver diseases and may also induce weight loss.

These benefits stand true in case of homemade apple juice without any additives, and not in case of store-bought juices. It is always good to make apple juice at home. If you think it is a tough nut to crack, then don't worry as we have got your back. Instead of spending big bucks on apple juice in the market, we'll tell you a super-easy way to make apple juice at home. We promise, this wouldn't have any preservative added to it.

How To Make Apple Juice At Home?

Ingredients:

• Apples
• Cinnamon powder (optional)
• Sugar (optional)

Method:

1. Wash the apples thoroughly. Slice them and remove all the seeds. You don't need to peel the apples.
2. Take a pot of water and add apples in it. Make sure the level of water covers all of them. If you want a much-diluted juice, you can add more water to it.
3. Let the water boil slowly for about 20-25 minutes or until the apples are quite soft.
4. Take another bowl with a strainer on it. Place a piece of cheesecloth on the strainer.
5. Gently ladle the soft apples and mash them. Now pour the hot juice in the strainer via cheesecloth in to the bowl as the apple mush is left behind. Place the mush for later. Repeat this process until all the juice is squeezed out.
6. Taste the juice after it has cooled down; if you feel it needs additional sweetness, add some sugar or cinnamon power to it. If the flavour is too strong, add some water to dilute it.
7. This apple juice doesn't contain any preservative, which means you will be required to consume the apple juice within a week, only if it is refrigerated well.
8. Use the apple waste, or mush, as compost rather than throwing it away.

So, go on and make your own apple juice at home, and enjoy all the health benefits it has to offer!