How to Make Perfect Apple Juice with a Juicer

The key to making the best homemade apple juice is using a mix of red apples that are in season, along with fresh granny smith apples for the perfect balance of sweetness.

two glasses of homemade apple juice on a white table

Ingredients

red apple 11.5 oz 326 g 2 medium apples
green apple 5.5 oz 156 g 1 medium apple
lemon (optional but recommended) 0.25 oz 7 g 1 small slice (1/10 of a lemon)

Directions

  1. Wash and weigh the produce.

  2. Quarter the lemon (leaving skin on) and place directly into the press. If you don’t have a juice press, peel the lemon and juice with the rest of the ingredients.

  3. Grind remaining ingredients together and press.

Pro tips

  • Your red apple doesn’t have to be Fuji, but it does have to be in season!

  • Are you a fan of ginger? Spice up this simple recipe by adding a small chunk of fresh ginger root.

  • Garnish with a thin apple slice to take your presentation to the next level.