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Apple Juice and Apple Leather
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Apple Juice and Apple Leather

Learn to make homemade apple juice and apple leather, no apple press needed. Simple old fashioned method for all-natural tasty apple products!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 hrs
Total Time
5 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 125 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Apple Juice Ingredients
  • 2 pounds apple mix varieties, unblemished
  • water
Apple Leather Ingredients
  • 4 cups apple pulp leftover
  • 1 lemon juiced
  • maple syrup or honey or granulated sugar, optional sweetener
  • nutmeg
  • ginger
  • pumpkin pie spice
  • cinnamon

Instructions

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  1. Wash and quarter apples (no need to peel or core) and toss them into a large pot. Note: If you have your own orchard, do not use windfalls for juice. Damaged windfalls can be contaminated by wild animal droppings. Pour in enough water to cover the apples. Careful not to use too much water or the juice will be over-diluted.Bring the apples and water to the boil and cook until the fruit becomes soft (about 15 minutes). Mash the apples with a potato masher or the back of a spoon and leave to cool completely. 
  2. Ladle the pulp into cheesecloth and hang over a large bowl to drain. Alternatively, you can set the cheesecloth into a colander and place it over a bowl.
  3. Allow the juice to drain for several hours. 
  4. Chill and enjoy! You can also freeze the juice for later use.To make fruit leather with leftover apple pulp, heat your oven to its lowest setting, no higher than 170 degrees.
  5. Press the apple pulp through a food mill or mesh strainer to remove the seeds and skin. To the strained pulp, add half the lemon juice and sweetener if desired. If using granulated sugar you’ll need to heat it together with the apple pulp in a saucepan till dissolved. Add desired spices and taste. Adjust the flavoring if needed.Line a baking sheet with parchment or a silicone mat. Place the puree on the baking sheet and smooth out to about ¼ inch. Heat in the low-heat oven until thoroughly dried (about 12 hours).
  6. Place the fruit leather on a sheet of plastic wrap and roll. Store in the fridge or freezer. 

Notes

  • For juice you will also need: large pot, potato masher (or spoon), cheesecloth, large bowl, colander (optional)
  • For apple leather you will also need: food mill or fine mesh strainer, baking sheet, parchment or silicone mat 

Nutrition Information

Calories 125kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 33g (11%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 279mg (6%) Fiber 6g (24%) Sugar 24g (48%) Vitamin A 125IU (3%) Vitamin C 24.8mg (28%) Calcium 21mg (2%) Iron 0.4mg (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Calories 125kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 33g 11%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 279mg 6%
Fiber 6g 24%
Sugar 24g 48%
Vitamin A 125IU 3%
Vitamin C 24.8mg 28%
Calcium 21mg 2%
Iron 0.4mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.