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How to Make Orange Juice (3 methods)

By Samira Kazan

updated July 18, 2024

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A mason jar with orange juice and a glass straw

A mason jar with orange juice and a glass straw and an orange next to it

Two glasses of orange juice and oranges on a flat surface

How to make fresh-squeezed orange juice at home using one of three methods. This orange juice (with pulp or without) uses just one ingredient, is packed with vitamins, and is wonderful alone or as part of a juice blend!

Making freshly squeezed orange juice may take a little more effort than picking up a juice box from a store, but the difference in the quality of flavor and freshness is incomparable. Fresh orange juice is fruity and sweet – so much sweeter than any ‘from concentrate’ OJ in stores and with no added sugars or anything ‘nasty.’

More than that, when making orange juice at home, you can choose if you want orange juice with pulp or without. Not to mention that it is full of vitamins. Sugar-free orange juice has never tasted so good as when it’s straight from the fruit!

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How to make orange juice
How to store
What to do with any leftover pulp
What to do with the leftover peel
FAQs
Recipe notes
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How to Make Orange Juice Recipe

How to make orange juice

With a Juicer

Prepare the oranges by first peeling them. Then, chop them into smaller parts to fit your juicer chute.

Feed a few into your juicer chute at a time – voila.

With a Blender

Peel the oranges and, optionally, remove and discard the seeds (if you’re going to strain the juice then this isn’t necessary).

Add the orange segments to a blender. You can add a little water to help them blend if needed (1/4 cup should be more than enough not to water it down too much).

Blend into a juicy, pulpy consistency. Then sieve the resulting pulpy juice through a sieve or nut milk bag or alternatively if you like orange juice with pulp (for more nutrients too) then leave it as is.

With a Handheld Juicer

This probably doesn’t need much of an explanation. If you have a citrus juicer at home, simply chop the fruit in half, place it over the juicer, press down, and squeeze while rotating back and forth to get as much juice out as possible.

For orange juice with pulp, just spoon some directly out from the remaining orange (after squeezing the juice out) and add to your glass.

How to store

Fresh squeezed orange juice is best consumed immediately for the maximum amount of nutrients. However, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight glass container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

What to do with any leftover pulp

Orange pulp can also be frozen into an ice-cube tray for later usage – within smoothies, broths, or baked goods. Alternatively, the pulp can be composted.

What to do with the leftover peel

You can zest some of the skin to add to dishes or to flavor teas, lemonades, or even sugar. Alternatively, make some candied orange peel or, if the halves are in good condition, use them to make orange candles.

You can also use all the leftover peels to make your own toxic-free all-purpose citrus cleaner.

FAQs

What are the best oranges for juicing?

When making orange juice at home, you have the option of experimenting with different orange types. Some good options include common oranges, navel oranges, Valencia, tangerines, clementines, satsuma, etc. You can also use blood oranges, when in season.There isn’t one that is specifically ‘best’. It all depends on their availability, price, and which you prefer the flavor of.Note: Navel orange juice can go bitter if not consumed immediately but is often considered one of the best-tasting oranges.

How much juice is in one orange?

In a common (navel) orange, one orange will yield around 1/4-1/3 cup juice. Though, this can vary and will vary a lot between different types of orange.

Is orange juice good for a cold ?

Yes! Because of the vitamin C content in oranges, this juice is great for reducing the symptoms and length of a cold.

Is orange juice good for a sore throat?

Surprisingly, no. While the juice is great for a cold, the acidity in the juice may actually make sore throats worse as it can irritate the tender throat further.

Can you freeze orange juice?

Yes, fresh orange juice will last between 3-4 months when frozen. I like to freeze mine portioned into XL ice-cubes for easy thawing and portion control.

Recipe notes

When using methods one or two, you can optionally spend time removing as much white pith from the orange as possible, to avoid bitterness. However, this isn’t necessary and I often don’t do this.
If you’re using method three, then rolling the orange back and forth against a counter a few times can help to loosen up the juice – to get more out. You could also microwave the fruit shortly (for just 10-15 seconds), before rolling. Though, if you care about losing nutrients then feel free to avoid any heating.
For ‘instant’ chilled juice, leave the orange in the fridge overnight before juicing (or for 30 minutes in the freezer before juicing). You could also add ice though this will quickly water down the juice.
If you find a batch to be more bitter than you’d like, you can use a little natural sweetener in the juice. For sugar-free orange juice, you can use sugar-free sweeteners such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener.

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How to Make Orange Juice

5 from 19 votes By: Samira How to make fresh-squeezed orange juice at home using one of three methods. This sugar-free orange juice (with pulp or without) uses just one ingredient and is packed with vitamins and wonderful alone or as part of a juice blend! Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 5 minutes Servings: 2 Cups

Equipment

Juicer (use code ALPHAFOODIE)

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric 1x2x3x

▢ 2.5 pounds oranges common, navel, Valencia, tangerines, clementines, satsuma, blood orange, etc.

Instructions

With A Juicer

Prepare the oranges by first peeling them. Then, chop them into smaller parts to fit your juicer chute.
Feed a few into your juicer chute at a time- voila.

With A Blender

Peel the oranges and , optionally, remove and discard the seeds (if you're going to strain the juice then this isn't necessary).
Add the orange segments to a blender. You can add a little water to help them blend if needed (1/4 cup should be more than enough not to water it down too much).
Blend into a juicy, pulp consistency. Then sieve the resulting pulpy juice through a sieve or nut milk bag or alternatively if you like orange juice with pulp (for more nutrients too) then leave it as is.

With A Handheld Juicer

This probably doesn’t need much of an explanation. If you have a lemon/orange juicer at home simply chop the fruit in half, place it over the juicer, press down, and squeeze while rotating back and forth to get as much juice out as possible.
For orange juice with pulp, just spoon some directly out from the remaining orange (after squeezing the juice out) and add to your glass.

What to do with any leftover pulp

Orange pulp can also be frozen into an ice-cube tray for later usage- within smoothies, broths, or baked goods. Alternatively, the pulp can be composted.

Video

Notes

Yield: 8 medium oranges weigh about 2.5 pounds/1.13 kg and will yield about 16 ounces/500 ml juice. When using methods one or two, you can optionally spend time removing as much white pith from the orange as possible, to avoid bitterness. However, this isn’t necessary and I often don’t do this. If you’re using method three, then rolling the orange back and forth against a counter a few times can help to loosen up the juice- to get more out. You could also microwave the fruit shortly (for just 10-15 seconds), before rolling. Though, if you care about losing nutrients then feel free to avoid any heating. For ‘instant’ chilled juice, leave the orange in the fridge overnight before juicing (or for 30 minutes in the freezer before juicing). You could also add ice though this will quickly water down the juice. If you find a batch to be more bitter than you’d like, you can use a little natural sweetener in the juice. For sugar-free orange juice, you can use sugar-free sweeteners such as erythritol or monk fruit sweetener. Course: DrinksCuisine: juiceFreezer friendly: 4 MonthsShelf life: 3 Days

Nutrition

Serving: 1Cup, Calories: 266kcal, Carbohydrates: 67g, Protein: 5g, Fat: 1g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Potassium: 1026mg, Fiber: 14g, Sugar: 53g, Vitamin A: 1276IU, Vitamin C: 302mg, Calcium: 227mg, Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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  1. Apt explanations, and easy to follow steps. Thank you. I’ll definitely be trying this today.