19.09.2024

Simplified Lemon and Orange Juice Recipe

By Lesia

Ingredients:

  • 5 kg of oranges
  • 3 lemons
  • 3 liters of water + 2 additional liters
  • 200 g of sugar
    Instructions:
    -Preparation of citrus fruits:
    1- Wash the oranges and lemons well under running water.
    2- Peel the oranges and lemons, making sure to remove the white part that can be bitter.
    -Cooking the citrus fruits:
    1- Place the peeled oranges and lemons in a large pot with 3 liters of water.
    2 – Bring to a boil and let cook for 15 minutes.
    -Juice processing:
    1- After cooking, blend the cooked oranges and lemons until you obtain a homogeneous mixture.
    2- Strain the mixture to remove any solid residue, obtaining only the juice.
    -Juice Blending:
    1- Pour the strained juice back into the pot.
    2- Add the additional 2 liters of water and 200g of sugar.
    3- Bring back to the boil, mixing well to dissolve the sugar.
    -Juice Bottling:
    1- While the juice is still hot, pour it into clean, dry glass bottles.
    2- Close the bottles tightly with their lids, making sure they are sealed to prevent air from entering.
    -Cooling and Storage:
    1- Allow the bottles to cool for 20-24 hours.
    2- Store the bottles in a cool, dark place, such as a cellar. The juice can be kept for up to 2 years if proper storage conditions are followed.
    Enjoy your homemade lemon and orange juice!