Chestnut Free 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 juices can come with a surprisingly long ingredient list, and for anyone navigating tree nut sensitivities, that uncertainty gets old fast. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just ripe oranges, a citrus juicer, and an optional pinch of salt that subtly brightens the natural sweetness. The salt trick is a small but genuinely clever move, rounding out the flavor without masking that fresh, vibrant citrus punch. Straining the juice gives you a smooth, clean glass, but leaving the pulp in is equally valid if you want a little more texture and fiber. It comes together in minutes and tastes like something you'd pay way too much for at a brunch spot.
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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.