Description
A delightful and refreshing homemade apple cider recipe that captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 medium apples, cored and quartered
- 1 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- Water (enough to cover apples)
Instructions
- Place the quartered apples in a large pot.
- Add sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
- Pour in enough water to cover the apples.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce heat and let it simmer for about 2 hours.
- After simmering, mash the apples with a potato masher.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl.
- Serve warm or refrigerate for later use.
Notes
- Adjust the sugar based on the sweetness of the apples used.
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or cloves.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- 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