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Julia Altshuler

wrote:
> How would I do that? If I were to take, say a couple slices of peach or
> mango without the skin, how would I get it to be mango JUICE, that
> isn't think at all? Would I have to add anything extra, or...

There are juicers that are made for exactly this. You can google and
get pointers to many sizes and brands and types. They all come with
instructions. Most work very well.

If you want fruit juice without spending for a piece of equipment that
does only one thing (but is also more work and doesn't work quite so
efficiently at getting all the juice from the pulp), use a blender.

Pit the peaches.
Cut them into chunks.
Put them in the blender.
Add enough water to cover the blades. Blenders don't work very well
without a little liquid to get them started.
Puree like crazy until the peaches are totally liquified. This might
take several stops and starts as you push the peaches back down towards
the blades.
You might like that consistency and want to drink it as is.
If you want pure juice, pour the puree into a strainer with a bowl
underneath.
Mash the puree with a spoon to force the liquid part through the strainer.
The liquid in the bowl is the juice.

For mangos, I'd peel them with paring knife before proceeding since many
people are allergic to the peel but not the flesh. (If you're allergic
too, wear plastic gloves.)

Hope this helps.

--Lia