Description
My mother had a creative way of using the apple cores and peels leftover from making apple pie: to make homemade apple juice. Store-bought apple juice is tasty, but it has a strong, distinct flavor with almost a hint of bitterness. To those with sensitive palates, it can be a little strong at times. Homemade juice, however, tastes surprisingly different as it is lighter and pleasantly sweet without the kick. Besides using a juicer, this is a super-easy way of making apple juice.
Ingredients
- 3 peels and cores from red apples – seeds removed
- 5 cups water
- ΒΌ cup white sugar
Instructions
- Place the peelings and cores into a saucepan
- and stir in the water. Bring to a boil
- reduce heat to a simmer
- and cook
- stirring occasionally
- until the water picks up the apple flavor and color
- about 30 minutes. Drain the apple juice
- discarding solid pieces
- and stir in the sugar until dissolved. Allow to cool before drinking.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins
Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 5