Orange juice sounds like a simple drink — as it’s the juice of an orange fruit. However, there are still many options for orange juice, and store-bought orange juice can be expensive or have too many additives that create an inauthentic taste.

But you can make homemade orange juice! And one way to juice oranges at home is to do it with the pulp still mixed in.

This process gives a more textured and fresh taste to your orange juice and allows you to use the whole orange fruit. When juicing oranges with the pulp still in, you can add other fruits or flavors to enhance the taste.

If you’re looking for a remarkably easy orange juice with pulp recipe, you’re in the right place. I’ll discuss what OJ with pulp is and provide straightforward, step-by-step instructions for preparing this healthy drink in the comfort of your home.

What Is Orange Juice With Pulp?

If you’re wondering, “what is pulp orange juice anyways?” let me explain.

Orange juice with pulp simply means that the drink includes all the edible parts of the orange, including the flesh and skin (but not the rind). The pulp gives the orange juice a more textured and fresh taste while allowing you to use the whole orange fruit.

When juicing oranges with the pulp still in, you can add other fruits or flavors to enhance the taste. For example, adding a few strawberries or a splash of lemon juice can give your orange juice an extra zing.

Now that we’ve answered the question, it’s time to delve into one of the best orange juice recipes I know.

Orange Juice With Pulp Recipe

Orange juice with pulp simply means that the drink includes all the edible parts of the orange, including the flesh and skin (but not the rind). The pulp gives the orange juice a more textured and fresh taste while allowing you to use the whole orange fruit.

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Prep Time 10 mins

Total Time 10 mins

Course Beverage

Cuisine American

Servings 4 cups

Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients

  

• 10-12 Fresh oranges (I'll share the best oranges for juicing in the tips section)
• 1 Lemon, juiced (optional)
• 1 cup Water (optional)
• Sugar or honey (optional)
• Ice cubes (optional)

Instructions

 

• Start by thoroughly washing your oranges under running water. That is important to remove any dirt or bacteria that may be on the surface of the fruit.
• Cut off the ends of the oranges and then cut each orange in half crosswise.

Juice the oranges using a juicer, blender, or hand squeezer. If you're using a juicer, simply place each orange half cut-side down into the juicer and let the machine do its job:

• You can make your orange juice in a blender if you don't have a juicer. To do this, cut the oranges into small pieces and then add them to the blender with 1 cup of water.
• Blend until the oranges get completely pulverized, and then strain the mixture using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer.
• If you don't have a juicer or blender, you can also make orange juice by hand. To do this, cut the oranges into small pieces and then place them in a bowl. Using your hands or a potato masher, mash the oranges until completely pulverized.
• Then, place a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer over a bowl or glass and pour the mashed oranges into the strainer. Use your hands to squeeze the pulp and release as much juice as possible. You can then add the pulp back into the juice to your liking.
• Once you've juiced the oranges, add the lemon juice (if using) and stir to combine.
• At this point, you can also add sugar or honey to taste. If you like your orange juice on the sweeter side, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar or honey and stir until dissolved.
• Add ice cubes (if using) and then serve immediately. Enjoy!

Keyword best orange for juice, orange juice with pulp

Tips & Tricks for Orange Juice With Pulp Recipe

Here are a few tips and tricks to ensure this is one of the best orange pulp recipes for your liking!

The Best Orange

Suppose you want your juice to taste better than Florida Natural orange juice; use fresh oranges in season. The best orange for juice is typically a Valencia orange, which is available from February to October.

I also like to use blood oranges when they’re in season (usually from December to April). Blood oranges have a deep red flesh and a slightly sweet flavor that pairs well with the tartness of regular oranges.

Hot Orange Juice

You can also take this recipe to the next level by making hot orange juice. To do this, heat the orange juice in a saucepan over medium heat until it’s heated.

The Right Amount of Pulp

If you don’t like too much pulp in your orange juice, you can strain the juice using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer, leaving just a bit of pulp. However, you can strain more than once to remove all or almost all of the pulp.

Fresh Orange Juice Near Me

Of course, if you don’t have time to make your own orange juice, you can always find fresh orange juice near you. Check out your local grocery store or farmers market for fresh orange juice options.

You can also find fresh squeezed orange juice at some restaurants and cafes.

Alternative Drinks

If you like freshly squeezed orange juice, you may also enjoy similar beverages like a cacao pulp drink or Jamba Juice Citrus Squeeze.

Nutrition Information of Orange Juice With Pulp Recipe

Oranges are a good source of vitamin C, a crucial nutrient for the immune system. Oranges also contain fiber, potassium, and folate.

One cup of orange juice (8 ounces) has about 120 calories and 26 grams of sugar.

Conclusion

So, how do you make orange juice? The basic steps of making orange juice with pulp are squeezing the juice and incorporating all parts of the edible orange for a texturized, deliciously fresh beverage.

This simple recipe is so good that soon, you may even start writing orange juice lyrics and singing about orange juice!