Apple Cider Recipe
You'll be surprised how simple it is to make this homemade apple cider recipe from scratch. It is spiced to perfection!
Servings: 12
Equipment
- fine mesh seive
Ingredients
- 10 large apples we use 5 Gala and 5 Honeycrisp
- 16 cups water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 6 cinnamon sticks
Instructions
- Quarter each apple and remove the core. Place apple slices in a large stockpot and add water.
- Stir in sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover the pot with a lid and continue simmering for 2 hours.
- Stir well, then carefully strain the apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids from the sieve. Line the sieve with cheesecloth and strain the cider again.
- Serve warm, or refrigerate for 1–2 hours until cold.
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Notes
Slow cooker directions. To make, add all ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours, stirring occasionally. Continue with Steps 3 and 4.
Variations. For caramel apple cider, stir in 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce before serving.
Waste not. Instead of discarding the apples after straining the cider, transfer the cooked, soft apples to a food processor and blend to make applesauce. Add cinnamon or other spices to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 178mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 92IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.4mg