Autumn means harvest time. Anyone who owns an orchard has a lot of material for further processing. Apples are not only an ideal ingredient for jams and purees, but also an excellent basis for juices.
How do I press apples for juice?
To press apples, you can use a saucepan, steam juicer or fruit press. For all methods, you should first wash the apples and cut them into small pieces. You can then use the respective method for obtaining juice.
How to press apples:
- Cooking pot: time-consuming method, the output of which must be consumed quickly
- Steam juicer: simplifies the workflow and is convenient to use
- Fruit press: Variant for cold and gentle pressing
cooking pot
With this method it is not necessary to peel the fruit. However, nutrients are lost when heated. Core and chop the washed fallen fruit and fill the pot with water. The smaller you cut the apple pieces, the greater the juice yield will be later.
Let the mixture simmer, covered, for 20 minutes until a mushy applesauce is formed. Place this in a fine sieve or a cotton cloth and let the juice drain into a container overnight. Squeeze out the mixture the next day.
Steam Juicer
The process of juicing using heat does not require peeling or pitting the fruit. It is enough if you wash them and cut them into small pieces. Fill the lower pot with water and place the pieces of fruit in the basket provided. Place the vessel on the stovetop to start the cooking process.
Hot water vapor rises and causes the cell walls to burst. The juice comes out and flows through a sieve into the middle intermediate container. You can fill the fruit juice directly into bottles using a hose.
Fruit Press
Preparing the apple fruits into mash is necessary for these models. For this you use fruit mills or choppers. A food processor is also suitable for pureeing. Fill the fruit mixture into the container of the press and close it. The levering movements of a spindle push wooden or metal discs up and down. This process presses the juice out of the mixture, which is then drained through a sieve.
Tip
The purchase of a fruit press is worthwhile for anyone who has fruit trees in their home or allotment garden. The average price of 60 euros is worthwhile for large quantities.
