Homemade Apple Cider
Warm and cozy homemade apple cider made from fresh apples and spices, perfect for autumn gatherings and celebrations.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Total Time: 195 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop or Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 10 Fresh Apples (mix of sweet and tart varieties)
- 1 Orange (sliced)
- 1 Cup Sugar (optional)
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 Teaspoon Whole Cloves
- Water (enough to cover the apples, about 10-12 cups)
Instructions
- Prepare the apples by washing and quartering them, leaving the skins on.
- Combine the quartered apples and orange slices in a large pot or slow cooker.
- Cook the mixture, boiling and then simmering or using a slow cooker for 6-8 hours.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher once they are tender.
- Strain the cider using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth to extract juice.
- Taste the cider and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
- Serve warm or chill and enjoy!
Notes
Serve warm garnished with a sprinkle of cinnamon or an orange slice. Perfect with pumpkin bread or spiced cookies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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