Description

This comforting homemade apple cider is made using a mix of sweet and tart apples, aromatic spices, and natural sweeteners. It's perfect for filling your home with the scent of autumn and offers a rich, velvety texture.

Ingredients

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10 to 12 large Mixed Apples (Gala, Fuji, Granny Smith)
1 large Orange, quartered
4 sticks Cinnamo
1 tablespoon Whole Cloves
1 tablespoon Whole Allspice
1/2 cup Maple Syrup or Brown Sugar
12 to 16 cups Water

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Instructions

Wash all the apples and the orange thoroughly to remove any wax or debris. Chop the apples into quarters, leaving the skin and seeds intact
Place the chopped apples and quartered orange into a large stockpot. Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice berries
Pour enough filtered water into the pot to cover the fruit completely, leaving about two inches of space at the top
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low and cover the pot to simmer for about two hours
Use a potato masher or large wooden spoon to mash the softened apples and oranges against the side of the pot after two hours
Cover the pot again and continue to simmer for another hour on low heat
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean pitcher, pressing firmly on the solids to extract all the liquid
Stir in maple syrup or brown sugar while the liquid is warm, adding more sweetener if desired

Notes

Use a mix of apples for better flavor complexity. Do not peel the apples.

Store in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 5 to 7 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 3 hrs
Category: Beverage
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup
Calories: 120 kcal
Sugar: 24g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg