Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Recipe
Make Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice Recipe in just 20m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Wash the Oranges
Thoroughly wash the fresh oranges under running water to remove any dirt or pesticides.
- 2
Cut the Oranges
Using a sharp knife, cut each orange in half to prepare them for juicing.
Juicing
- 3
Juice the Oranges
Using a citrus juicer or a manual juicing method, squeeze the juice from each half of the orange into a large bowl or pitcher. Ensure to catch any seeds.
- 4
Strain the Juice (Optional)
If preferred, strain the juice through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp and seeds, pouring the strained juice back into the pitcher.
Mixing and Serving
- 5
Sweeten the Juice
Add granulated sugar to the orange juice and stir well until the sugar is fully dissolved.
- 6
Add Water
Pour in 1 cup of water to dilute the juice slightly, stirring to combine.
- 7
Chill the Juice (Optional)
If desired, add ice cubes to the pitcher to chill the juice or serve in glasses over ice.
- 8
Garnish (Optional)
Garnish each glass with mint leaves for a refreshing touch before serving.