Macadamia Free Fresh Orange Juice
Few things beat a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice made entirely from scratch — no concentrates, no preservatives, just pure citrus. Navel and Valencia oranges both work beautifully here, delivering a bright, naturally sweet juice with just the right amount of tang. A tiny pinch of salt is optional but surprisingly effective at rounding out the flavor and making the sweetness pop. The whole process takes only a citrus juicer and a fine-mesh strainer, so you're in full control of every single ingredient that goes into your glass. For anyone navigating tree nut concerns, this kind of simple, whole-ingredient recipe is a genuine relief — no label-reading required, no shared-facility anxiety, just fruit and maybe a grain of salt. Strain it smooth or leave it pulpy depending on your mood, and drink it immediately while it's still cold and vibrant.
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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.