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Homemade Apple Cider

Enjoy the flavors of the season with this comforting homemade apple cider made from fresh apples, cinnamon, cloves, and citrus.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 267 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 apples cleaned, cored and quartered
  • 1 lemon cleaned and quartered
  • 2 to 3 coins fresh ginger ¼ inch slices
  • 3 whole cloves
  • 2 whole cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise pod optional
  • ½ cup packed light brown sugar

Instructions

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  1. Place apples, lemon, ginger, cloves, cinnamon sticks and star anise (if using) and brown sugar in a large stock pot. Cover with 12 cups of filtered water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cook for about 1 hour at a gentle simmer, then use a potato masher to break the apples down until they are soft.
  2. Cook for another hour, then remove from heat and let cool slightly. When cool enough to handle, carefully pass through a fine mesh strainer into a container of choice.
  3. You may cool the cider slightly and enjoy it warm, or let it cool completely and chill it in the fridge to enjoy it cold.

Notes

  • Recipe makes about 12 cups.

Nutrition Information

Calories 267kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 71g (24%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 0.1g (1%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g Trans Fat 0.002g Sodium 11mg (0%) Potassium 449mg (13%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 56g (112%) Vitamin A 203IU (4%) Vitamin C 26mg (29%) Calcium 49mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 267

% Daily Value*

Calories 267kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 71g 24%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g 1%
Monounsaturated Fat 0.1g 1%
Trans Fat 0.002g 0%
Sodium 11mg 0%
Potassium 449mg 10%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 56g 112%
Vitamin A 203IU 4%
Vitamin C 26mg 29%
Calcium 49mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.