Homemade Apple Juice

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Each Fall growing up my family and I would travel to Apple Hill in Camino, California.  Apple Hills is know for the BEST pies ever and don't get me started on the apple juice....  amazing!

Since we just moved to Utah, Apple Hill is just a little far for fresh pie and apple juice. 

So off to the kitchen I go!

Apple juice is surprisingly easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

Start with a box of sweet apples, not tart since they would call for added sugar.

Wash them really well before you begin.

 Next, slice and core them but you do NOT need to peel them.

 Throw them all in a heavy metal bottom pot with about four inches of water.Cover

 Start on high heat until the water comes to a boil then reduce heat to low. 

Simmer until apples are really soft.

 Now you will have to decide if you like filtered juice or non-filtered juice. 

 I love non-filtered juice but next time I will filter it it just a little!

Directions for filtered juice-

You will need a heat safe bowl, colander and lots of cheese cloth.

Place your colander over your heat safe bowl and then line with lots of layers of cheese cloth. 

The more layers the more filtered it will be but the longer it will take to drain.

Once your colander is lined, pour cooked apples over the cheese cloth.  You will need to let this drain for a few hours but coming back every so often to stir.

Directions for unfiltered juice-

You will need a heat safe bowl and a colander. 

One or two layers of cheese cloth (optional)

Place your colander over your bowl (you may line it with one layer of cheese cloth if you desire)

Pour the cooked apples into the colander.

Carefully use a spoon to stir the apples but be careful not to squash them or else

you with have really thick juice.

You can either keep the juice in the fridge and it will stay fresh for a few

days or if you have a lot than you could can it.

Enjoy!!