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Homemade Apple Cider

A warm and spiced beverage made from fresh apples, perfect for fall gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Apples
  • 8 medium apples a mix of sweet and tart varieties
Water
  • 8 cups water
Spices
  • 1 stick cinnamon or 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 1 whole star anise optional
  • 1 piece ginger about 1 inch, sliced
Sweetener
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar adjust to taste

Method
 

Prepare the apples
  1. Wash and quarter the apples, removing any seeds and stems.
Cook the cider
  1. In a large pot, combine the quartered apples and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Reduce heat and let simmer for about 2 hours, mashing the apples with a wooden spoon occasionally.
Strain and season
  1. After 2 hours, strain the mixture through a fine strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
  2. Add the cinnamon, cloves, star anise, ginger, and brown sugar to the strained liquid. Stir well and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
Serve
  1. Serve warm, garnished with additional cinnamon sticks if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store any leftover cider in the refrigerator for up to a week. Reheat before serving.

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