Note to housewives: how should freshly squeezed apple juice be stored correctly?

Freshly squeezed juice carries the benefits of the fruit it is made from. Each glass contains vitamins, minerals and fiber that the body needs.

The only drawback of the drinks is their short shelf life.

How to properly store freshly squeezed apple juice in the refrigerator and without it in order to benefit from it all year round, read the article.

How can?

Apple nectar spoils very quickly. It begins to lose its beneficial properties within 15 minutes after its preparation, so it is better to drink it immediately.

During storage, the juice changes its color, becoming darker. A similar reaction can be traced if you cut a regular apple. The longer the drink costs, the less nutrients remain in it.

Rules for storing nectar from apples

To extend the shelf life of the drink, you can resort to special storage methods.... It stays fresher longer if refrigerated, frozen, or canned, but each of these methods has certain pros and cons.

In fridge

In the refrigerator, the drink is stored no longer than 4 hours, after which there will be almost no useful vitamins in it. Lemon juice and sugar can be added to prolong the shelf life of the product.

If immediately after cooking such put the drink in the refrigerator and cover it with a lid, then it will stand up to 12 hours and will not deteriorate... However, the initial benefit cannot be obtained from it.

Low temperature will only slow down the fermentation processes, but will not be able to stop the process of destruction of vitamins and microelements.

The juice must be sealed. It is best to pour it into glass containers.... In a vacuum container, it stays fresh for 24 hours.

At room temperature, without boiling

Drinking freshly squeezed juice that has been in the room for more than 2 hours is not recommended. The warmer the room, the higher the risk of food poisoning.

If you cannot immediately consume the entire portion and there is no way to put the drink in the refrigerator, proceed as follows:

1. Pour the drink into a glass container.
2. Add lemon juice to it.1/2 tsp is enough for 1 glass of drink. lemon pomace. This is done so that it does not darken.
3. Cover the container with a lid. So contact with oxygen will be less active, and the nectar will stay fresh longer.

The undoubted advantage of this storage method is that the drink does not lose its beneficial properties. However, its significant disadvantage is the rapid deterioration of the product.

Preservation for the winter

You can preserve the drink for the winter in order to saturate your body with vitamins and microelements in the cold season. If you carry out the procedure according to the rules, then it will be stored for six months or more.

Apple juice obtained with a juicer or meat grinder canned as follows:

1. Citric acid and sugar are added to the nectar. 1 liter of drink will require 1 tbsp. l. lemons and 2 tbsp. l. Sahara.
2. Jars and lids are thoroughly sterilized.
3. The filtered drink is poured into an enamel bowl.
4. Bring the drink to 90 degrees. The foam that appears is removed with a slotted spoon. When the juice starts to boil, turn off the fire.
5. Filter the drink through cheesecloth and heat again to 85 degrees.
6. They roll the juice into jars.

After 10 days, they can be removed to a permanent storage location. Do not use aluminum containers for cooking.

Using a juicer makes it easier to preserve a drink.... It is enough to cut the apples without peeling them off and without removing the seeds.

Cons of the method:

• when the drink is heated, part of the nutrients is destroyed;
• the method is time-consuming;
• sugar should be used as a preservative.

Pros:

• the taste becomes softer;
• you manage to prepare a lot of juice at a time;
• all microbes will be destroyed under the influence of high temperatures;
• the shelf life is increased by several months.

The juice is delicious if you add pears or pumpkin pulp to it.

Frozen

To preserve the maximum benefits in the drink, it can be placed in the freezer.

Procedure:

1. Pour nectar into plastic containers or screw-top bottles.
2. Leave a little space when filling the container. Freezing, the molecules of the liquid increase in size, so a full bottle can burst.
3. Put the container in the freezer.

The juice is not boiled before freezing, so it retains maximum benefits. To enjoy a drink, it is removed from the freezer in advance and waited until it thaws at room temperature. You can speed up this process by immersing the container in warm water.

Pros of freezing:

• the safety of all useful properties;
• speed of preparation;
• convenience of storage;
• extending the shelf life up to 12 months.

It is better to freeze juice in containers that are equal in volume to a single serving. Re-freezing is not allowed.

Which varieties are suitable for making a drink?

To prepare a drink, you need to use juicy apples, which have a pleasant taste and rich aroma. Such fruits crunch when biting off, but they can look inconspicuous.

The best varieties:

1. Antonovka.
2. Grushovka.
3. Golden.
4. Fuji.
5. Honey Crisp.
6. Mac.
7. Arlet.

Winter varieties are not suitable for preparing a drink. The fruits give little juice, so it is better to send them to the cellar unchanged.

Helpful information

To keep apple juice for a long time the following tips should be taken into account:

1. Do not use rotten or wrinkled fruits for cooking. They will quickly spoil the drink and impair its taste.
2. If the apples are very sour, you can add some sugar to the juice. When seaming it is always used.
3. You can slightly improve the drink by adding currants or elderberries to it. Citric acid is used to brighten the color.
4. If a person suffers from stomach problems, then the drink needs to be diluted with water, honey or sugar added to it. This will reduce the acidity level.

All the most important things about keeping apples can be found in this section.

Conclusion

Freshly squeezed apple juice will keep at room temperature for about 2 hours. You can increase its shelf life by freezing or preserving. Each method has both pros and cons that must be taken into account when performing workpieces.