Low Sugar Fresh Orange Juice
There is something almost luxurious about a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, especially when you know exactly what went into it. Store-bought options are often loaded with sweeteners, flavor packs, or concentrates that quietly sneak in extra sugar you never asked for. This version keeps things beautifully simple — just ripe navel or Valencia oranges and an optional pinch of salt that subtly brightens the natural citrus flavor. The salt trick is a small but surprisingly effective touch, rounding out the tartness without adding anything sweet. Pressing and twisting each half on a citrus juicer takes only a few minutes, and the result is a vibrant, naturally sweet juice that tastes nothing like anything from a carton. Strain it smooth or leave it pulpy — either way, you're drinking pure fruit and nothing else.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 4 large navel or valencia oranges
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Halve 4 large oranges crosswise. Press each half firmly onto a citrus juicer and twist to extract the juice, working over a measuring cup or bowl until all halves are juiced — you should have about 2 cups of juice.
- 2
Pour the juice through a fine-mesh strainer into glasses to remove seeds and excess pulp, or skip the strainer if you prefer pulpy juice. Add a pinch of salt, if using, and stir briefly. Serve immediately.