Juice Recipe

Time20m
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Fresh Fruit & Vegetables

Method

Preparation

1

Wash and prep produce

Rinse all fresh produce under cold water. Peel oranges and lemon, remove seeds. Peel and trim carrots, peel ginger, core the apple (peel optional), and trim and chop the cucumber into pieces small enough for your juicer or blender.

2

Decide on method

Choose either a juicer (for clear juice) or a blender (for full-fiber 'smoothie-style' juice). The steps below cover both options; follow the juicer steps if you have one, otherwise follow the blender steps.

Using a Juicer (clear juice)

3

Feed the carrots, apple, cucumber, ginger, oranges, and lemon through the juicer, alternating firmer and softer items to help extraction. Collect the juice in a pitcher. If juice is too thick or intense, stir in up to 1 cup cold water to reach desired consistency. Taste and add honey or agave (about 1 tsp, or more to taste) if you prefer sweeter juice. Serve over ice if desired. Stir before pouring, as separation may occur.

Using a Blender (smooth, fiber-rich juice)

4

Place the carrots (chopped), apple, cucumber, ginger, oranges, and lemon segments into the blender. Add 1 cup cold water and blend on high until completely smooth (30–60 seconds). Taste; add honey/agave if desired. For a smoother, clearer juice, strain the blended mixture through a fine mesh sieve or nut milk bag into a pitcher, pressing with a spatula to extract as much liquid as possible. Discard or reserve pulp for compost or cooking. Serve over ice if desired.

Finishing & Storage

5

Consume fresh for best flavor and nutrients within 24–48 hours. Store leftover juice in an airtight container in the refrigerator; shake or stir before serving. If separation occurs, stir gently to recombine.