High Fructose Corn Syrup Free Fresh Orange Juice
Nothing beats a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice — bright, tangy, and naturally sweet in a way that no bottle from the store can replicate. Store-bought juice is one of the sneakiest places high fructose corn syrup and other added sweeteners can hide, so making your own is the cleanest way to know exactly what's in your glass. All you need are four good oranges and a citrus juicer, and you're done in minutes. Navel and Valencia oranges are both excellent choices here — navel for their easy-to-juice sweetness, Valencia for a slightly more complex, tart flavor. The optional pinch of salt is a small but clever touch that rounds out the citrus and makes the natural flavor pop. Strain it for a smooth, elegant pour or skip that step if you love a pulpy, full-bodied glass — either way, it's best served immediately while it's still cold and fresh.
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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.