Apple Cider Recipe
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Apple Cider Recipe
Description
The recipe starts by simmering apple quarters in water along with sugar and warming spices like cinnamon and allspice. Extended simmering softens the apples and infuses the liquid with their sweetness and aromatic spice notes. The resulting mixture is carefully strained through a fine sieve lined with cheesecloth to ensure clarity and smoothness.
The cider can be enjoyed warm, making it a comforting drink in cooler weather, or cooled in the refrigerator for a refreshing beverage. The use of two apple varieties provides a balance of sweetness and tartness, enhancing the cider’s flavor complexity.
Additional variations include adding caramel sauce to create a caramel apple flavor. The cooked apple solids are not wasted and can be processed into applesauce, flavored further with cinnamon or other spices for a complementary use.
Slow cooker instructions allow a hands-off method by cooking the cider on low or high settings, with occasional stirring. This convenience extends the recipe’s flexibility while maintaining its rich flavor profile. Straining and serving serve as the final preparation steps.
Ingredients
- 10 apple we use 5 Gala and 5 Honeycrisp, large
- 16 cups water
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon ground allspice
- 6 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Quarter each apple and remove the core. Place apple slices in a large stockpot and add water.
- Stir in sugar, cinnamon, allspice, and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, then cover the pot with a lid and continue simmering for 2 hours.
- Stir well, then carefully strain the apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids from the sieve. Line the sieve with cheesecloth and strain the cider again.
- Serve warm, or refrigerate for 1–2 hours until cold.
Notes
- Use a slow cooker option by combining all ingredients and cooking on high for 3–4 hours or low for 6–8 hours with occasional stirring.
- For a caramel variation, stir in 2 tablespoons of caramel sauce before serving.
- Don’t discard the cooked apples after straining; blend them into applesauce and add spices to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 134 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 134kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 0.4g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Sodium | 18mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 178mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 92IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 46mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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