Sunday, February 2, 2014

Homemade apple juice

Things you'll need:

Water bath canner
6 pint jars
Jar lids and rings
Electric Juicer
12 large Apples (cameo or honey crisp)
Cinnamon
1 large pot
Cheese cloth
Rubber band
Directions:
First boil your jar lids,rings, and jars.
While those are boiling, cut the apples into quarters so they fit easily into the juicer. Next juice the apples. Once the apples have been juiced take the juice and strain it through the the cheese cloth. Once the juice is strained through the cheese cloth place the juice into a large pot, season with about two tablespoons of cinnamon, and bring to a boil. Boil the juice for about 5-7 minutes. Once the juice is done place cheese cloth over the mouth of the funnel holding it securely in place with a rubber band. Make sure the cheese cloth is not taut over the funnel mouth and then placing the funnel into the mouths of your clean jars. Begin ladling the juice into the cheese cloth covered funnel. Once the jars are filled leaving about a 1inch head space in the jar, place the lid and ring on the jars and tighten. Once all the jars are full place jars into the water bath canner. When the water in the canner gets up to a good roiling boil start timing the jars. The jars should be in the canner for 20 minutes. Once the jars are finished take then out carefully and set aside. If done correctly you should hear the lids pop as they cool letting you know they are completely sealed 


2 comments:

  1. Using organic apples would make this perfect!

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    1. Susan, I couldn't agree with you more. Home grown and organic apples, along with any organic fruits and vegetables, are more nutritious and taste better then store bought. The great thing about this recipe is that there is no added sugar at all plus you get the added health benefit of the cinnamon. I'm glad you enjoyed this post. Have a great weekend and happy juicing.

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