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Homemade Apple Cider

Cozy Up with Homemade Apple Cider - Sweet & Spicy Delight

Enjoy a warm and comforting homemade apple cider, filled with sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cider
  • 10 large Apples Varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for best flavor
  • 1 Orange Halved for citrus flavor
  • 4 sticks Cinnamon Whole sticks recommended
  • 1 tsp Whole Cloves Substitute with 1/4 tsp ground cloves if necessary
  • 1 tsp Whole Allspice Ground allspice (1/4 tsp) can be used if needed
  • 1 Whole Nutmeg Can swap for 1 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Packed Brown Sugar Adjust sweetness based on apples

Equipment

  • large stockpot
  • fine mesh strainer
  • Potato Masher

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Homemade Apple Cider
  1. Begin by washing and quartering the apples and placing them in a large stockpot. Halve the orange and set aside.
  2. Add the apples, orange halves, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and nutmeg to the pot. Cover with water by 2 inches and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
  3. Remove the orange halves and mash the apple mixture thoroughly to release juices. Simmer uncovered for an additional hour, stirring occasionally.
  4. Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a large bowl or pitcher, using the back of a spoon to extract all the juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 38gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a twist, add bourbon or rum. Adjust the spice levels according to taste for a personal touch.

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