The Best Apples for Juicing

With fresh apple season just around the corner, we are going to fill you in all the details about the best apples for juicing!

As you may have guessed, apples are wonderful for juicing and with more than 2,500 apple varieties worldwide, apples are actually incredibly diverse.

From common varieties of apples found in grocery stores to those you pick yourself, the are the best apples for juicing.

What Apples Are Recommended for Juicing?

When it comes to juicing apples, the variety of apple will play a large role in the final flavor and taste.

For a sweet taste, choose apples with the same flavor profile:

• Red Delicious apples
• Fuji apples
• Golden Delicious apples
• Gala apples
• Honeycrisp apples 

These varieties of sweet apples are all top picks for making a sweeter fresh juice.

For a fresh apple juice that is more of a tart apple juice, choose tart apples:

• Pink Lady apples
• Granny Smith apples
• Braeburn apples
• McIntosh apples

Apple juice is a wonderful juice for those getting started with juicing from home, as it adds sweet and balanced flavor to veggies and herbs.

What Type of Apple Produces the Most Juice?

So which of the different apple varieties produces the most juice? Hands down, the juiciest apple award goes to Granny Smith!

This bright and flavorful apple contains the most juice, making it ideal for juicing.

Here’s where the different varieties rank, from most juicy apples to the least:

1. Granny Smith apples
2. Fuji apples
3. Honeycrisp apples
4. Red Delicious apples
5. Gala apples

Granny Smith apples are also lower in sugar, which explains the tart flavor, making it a healthier option for eating or juicing.

The Best Apples for Juicing

When considering the best apples for juicing, it really comes down to your personal preference and whether you want a sweet juice or something tart.

Typically apple juice will be made with a few different types of apples resulting in the best flavor possible and the perfect balance of sweet and tart.

Choosing the apple variety you love best when juicing is part of the fun! That said, Granny Smith apples are widely considered the best for juicing.

Try using a combination of Granny Smith apples and an apple with high sugar content to achieve the juice taste that makes the most of your fresh apples.

Which Apple Is the Healthiest?

When searching for apples to eat or juice, you may want to consider which apple has the most health benefits.

While all apples are widely considered healthy in their natural form, some have more nutritional value than others.

The healthiest apple is often thought to be the Red Delicious variety. The deep red color is due to polyphenols, which is linked to helping prevent heart disease.

Red Delicious apples are high in antioxidants as well, making it one of the most popular apples.

Keeping the skin, or peel, on the apple, regardless of variety, will provide you the most nutrition.

Seek out the reddest apples. Remember this phrase: The redder, the better!

pples with a darker red color are generally more nutritious than apples that ripen to a light red or pink color.

Can I Put a Whole Apple in My Juicer?

If you’re new to juicing and make your own apple juice at home, you will likely have some basic questions.

One of the most common questions when juicing apples is whether or not you can put the whole apple into the juicer.

With an electric juicer, you can put the whole apple in, as long as it is small enough to drop inside.

It's helpful to cut the apple in half to prevent sticking, but there is typically no need to peel the apple prior to juicing.

For those who juice using a blender, you will want to remove the core from the center and perhaps the peel depending on your blender.

Juicing with a juicer is an extremely quick process that will yield a fresh, flavorful juice.

Juicers also remove the pulp and seeds into a basket that is attached to the appliance, making it easy to clean and separate your juice.

When making apple juice in a blender, you will also need a mesh strainer.

You will have to manually separate the juice from the larger seeds, core pieces, and skin that has not blended.

Which Apples Are Lowest in Sugar?

Apples that are green contain less sugar, more fiber, and more antioxidants than most red apples making them a great choice if you are watching sugar intake.

Green apples, such as the Granny Smith, have a tart juice and crisp texture, and are also believed to help lower blood sugar levels.

All apples contain healthy amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. A person can eat any type of apple as part of a balanced and healthy diet.

People with dietary concerns about sugar will be happy to hear that apples contain flavonoids, one of which is quercetin.

These are reported to help improve blood glucose levels. Apples and pears help reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Apples are always a good idea when choosing snacks between meals for this reason.

Other fruits that are suitable for people with sugar related concerns include avocado, banana, mango, papaya, kiwi, pineapple, citrus fruits, and stone fruits.

Each individual is different, so monitoring insulin and blood sugar levels after consumption are essential for appropriate health.

What To Do With Apples After Juicing?

If you’ve juiced apples, you may be wondering what to do with apples after juicing.

While some people may throw it out or compost it, there are also many other options for reusing apple pulp after juicing. Here are some suggestions:

• Add to smoothies. Smoothies, like our apple cinnamon smoothie recipe, are rich in flavor and texture, and apple pulp has both! It’s a great way to add fiber to your smoothie, keeping you full longer.
• Make flavored ice cubes. Adding some pulp to your water when making ice cubes will add flavor to your drinks and encourage your water intake.
• Add to pancakes. Fruit pulp added to apple cinnamon pancakes will add texture and flavor to this fluffy breakfast staple. Remember that adding pulp will add a small amount of moisture, so you may want to go lighter on other wet ingredients.
• Make fruit leathers. By pressing the pulp evenly on a lined baking sheet and placing the sheet in a dehydrator, or an oven on lowest setting for 12-14 hours, you can make a sheet of fruit leather. Cut into strips and enjoy!
• Create popsicles. Add fruit pulp to your homemade popsicle juice blend for added nutrients and tons of extra flavor.
• Mix it in with granola or oatmeal. Liven up your breakfast by blending pulp with granola or our cinnamon apple baked oatmeal recipe for a healthier, heartier meal.
• Add to baked goods. Apple pulp is a great addition baked goods like apple muffins or apple bread. You can also try adding it to banana bread, zucchini bread or cinnamon bread!