I have been getting SO many requests for my homemade apple cider recipe since I shared it over on Instagram! Ask and you shall receive! Today, I’m giving you all the details to make it yourself all year round without all of the preservatives that the grocery store versions have!
Here’s what you’re going to need:
First you’ll need 8 Honeycrisp apples, about medium to large in size. You can use different kinds of apples if you’d like, but these are the kind my husband I and prefer.
For spices you’ll need 1 tablespoon of ground Allspice (about 45 berries) 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon (about 7 sticks 2 ¾ inches long), ¾ cup of white sugar, and a pinch of salt.
You’ll need a stock pot to combine and boil all of this in and a lid that fits it. The one I used is 6 quarts, but a bigger one works too!
You’re going to need about 12 cups of water.
For the end, you’re going to need a fine mesh strainer and a second bowl.
What to do:
Slice your apples into quarters and add them to your stock pot, reserving one for later.
Add your cinnamon, Allspice, and sugar to the pot. Then cover it all with about 10 cups of your water. Reserve 2 cups for later on.
Bring it all to a boil and keep it boiling for about 1 hour. You’ll want to leave it uncovered!
Remember that apple and 2 cups of water I had you reserve at the beginning? This is where you add them to you stock pot!
Reduce heat to a simmer and cover. Let it simmer for about an hour and a half to two hours.
Remove from heat and let the contents of your stock pot cool before this next step. Trust me, I found out the hard way!
Once cooled enough to handle, you’ll strain the apples from your cider in batches. This takes a little time, but is so worth it in the end! I strain it over the second bowl to catch all of the cider.
Once your cider is strained to your liking, return it to the stock pot, add a pinch of salt, and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
And there you have it, fresh, homemade apple cider!
Enjoy,
XOXO
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