How to make juice from apples and carrots from a juicer for the winter

A mixture of apple and carrot juice is a concentrated source of nutrients. The taste characteristics of the fruits complement each other perfectly and make it possible to obtain a drink that adults and children drink with pleasure. And for gardeners, this is also a convenient way to process a rich harvest of fruits and root vegetables at home.

We will tell you in this article how to make and store juice from apples and carrots from a juicer for the winter.

Selection of apples and carrots for juice

A useful product that will be stored for a long time can only be obtained from fresh and high-quality root vegetables without damage or signs of rotting. Strong, bright orange carrots are suitable for this purpose.

Delicious carrot juice obtained only from juicy and sweet varieties and hybrids. These include:

• Children's sweet;
• Maestro F1;
• Emperor;
• Caramel.

From carrot varieties with low sugar content and too dense flesh It's better to refuse.

This also applies to apple varieties. The most suitable for obtaining juice are::

• Antonovka - juicy pulp, delicate taste;
• Golden – aroma with a hint of spice, moderate sweetness;
• Fuji – sweet, with a pleasant sourness;
• McIntosh - tart, aromatic fruits.

The color of the apple peel does not matter — the main thing is that the fruits are juicy and sweet. Carrot juice has a specific bitterness, which apples are designed to overcome.

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Food preparation

The first stage of obtaining juice is to prepare the products. To do this, follow the instructions:

1. Rinse carrots and apples thoroughly with running water.
2. Peel vegetables, remove seeds and stems from fruits.
3. Pat food dry with a towel to remove moisture.
4. Cut into pieces so that they fit easily into the intake opening of the juicer.

It is recommended to soak carrion apples before use. in cold water for 8-10 hours.

Advice. Fruits cut into pieces can be sprinkled with citric acid - then they will not darken.

How to squeeze apple-carrot juice using a juicer

Apple-carrot juice comes with or without pulp. The second option is suitable for baby food.

With pulp

Taking this drink daily will help replenish the lack of vitamins and improve the health of the body.

Step-by-step algorithm:

1. Wash 1 kg of apples and two carrots, peel and cut into pieces.
2. Pass the resulting raw materials through a juicer.
3. Pour the juice into a saucepan and bring to a boil over low heat.
4. To prevent the liquid from burning to the bottom of the container, stir it.
5. Dissolve granulated sugar (to taste) and 1 tbsp in a glass of water. l. lemon juice.
6. Pour into the boiling drink, stir and cook for another 5 minutes, regularly skimming off the foam.
7. Cool the juice and pour into containers.

No pulp

Juice without pulp is prepared according to a similar recipe, only at the end of cooking is it filtered through a sieve and clean gauze folded in several layers.

How to prepare it for the winter

A rich harvest of carrots and apples can be processed by preparing vitamin juice for the winter.

With sterilization

Sterilization allows you to increase the shelf life of the drink. To prepare it for the winter:

1. Rinse the jars thoroughly and place them in the oven, still wet, bottoms up. Send the tin lids there too.
2. Set the temperature to +120°C and sterilize the jars for 20-25 minutes.
3. Extract the juice from carrots and apples using a juicer.
4. Let it brew for 30-40 minutes.
5. Strain through cheesecloth and place over medium heat.
6. Add the required amount of sugar and boil.
7. Pour into prepared jars.
8. Sterilize the containers for half an hour by immersing them in water up to their shoulders and roll them up.
9. Turn them upside down, wrap them in a blanket and leave them until they cool completely.

Without sterilization

Homemade juice is much healthier than canned juice. This method will allow you to prepare a drink from carrots and apples without sterilization.

List of components:

• water – 1 l;
• sugar – 2 tbsp. l.;
• carrots – 0.5 kg;
• apples – 1 kg.

To prepare, use a juicer or do the following:

1. Wash root vegetables and fruits thoroughly, remove skins and seeds.
2. Cut into small cubes and grind in a blender.
3. Pour the resulting puree with a glass of water and stir.
4. Place over low heat and bring to a boil.
5. Remove the foam with a slotted spoon and cook until the carrots and apples soften.
6. Cool the mixture and beat with a blender until smooth.
7. Cook syrup from the remaining amount of water and granulated sugar.
8. Pour it into the carrot-apple puree and boil for five minutes.
9. Remove the pulp from the cooled juice, passing the drink through a fine sieve, and pour into clean jars.

So that juice without sterilization does not spoil during storage, during re-boiling, it must be heated to +75°C, and then cooled and filtered.

Terms and conditions of storage

Freshly squeezed juice is kept in the refrigerator for about a day. Winter preparations are stored for no longer than one year. To do this, they are placed in a dry, cool and dark place - for example, in a refrigerator, garage, cellar or pantry.

Advice from experienced housewives

To get the most out of carrot-apple juice, We recommend using the recommendations of experienced housewives:

1. Always check the lids for leaks, otherwise the drink will quickly turn sour.
2. For better absorption of nutrients, add a small amount of vegetable oil to it before drinking the juice.
3. Carrots and apples are naturally sweet, so use minimal amounts of sugar.
4. Use only fresh and ripe fruits.
5. Pour the still hot drink into sterilized jars.
6. Do not boil the juice for too long, as heat treatment destroys beneficial minerals and vitamins.
7. Drink a carrot-apple drink daily half an hour before breakfast.

If the cans become depressurized, the juice can still be saved. To do this, it is boiled again and again poured into sterilized jars, after which it is sealed.

Conclusion

Even novice cooks can prepare a carrot-apple drink for the winter using a juicer. The recipes we provide will allow you to quickly and correctly prepare a healthy product. Follow the instructions, use root vegetables and fruits of suitable varieties, and then the vitamin boost will only benefit you!