Description
Learn how to make perfect homemade apple cider with this easy recipe that highlights the natural flavors of fresh apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10–12 medium apples (a mix of sweet and tart varieties)
- 1 cup sugar (optional, adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- Water (enough to cover the apples)
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples, removing any stems and bad spots.
- Place the apples in a large pot and add enough water to cover them.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
- After 2 hours, mash the apples with a potato masher to release more juice.
- Continue to simmer for another hour.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Press down on the solids to extract as much juice as possible.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spices and sugar according to your taste preferences.
- For a clearer cider, strain it multiple times.
- Store any leftover cider in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg