Russian Apple Kvas Recipе - Квас
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
18 hrs
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Total Time
18 hrs
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Servings
14 cups
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Course
Drinks
Russian Apple Kvas Recipе - Квас
Description
To prepare Russian Apple Kvas, apple juice is mixed with granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and a small amount of dark molasses or instant coffee, then combined with filtered water. The mixture is covered with layers of cheesecloth or cotton cloth secured with a rubber band and left to ferment at room temperature for about 18 hours.
After fermentation, the kvas is refrigerated until fully chilled. The cloth cover is then replaced with a sealed lid to prevent pressure buildup. The fermentation produces subtle carbonation and a complex, lightly sweet taste distinctive of traditional kvas.
The suggested sugar amount varies from 4 to 8 heaping tablespoons, with 7 tablespoons providing a balanced sweetness. Instead of covering with cloth, one can use a punctured lid during fermentation to allow gas release. This beverage showcases a simple method for making a homemade fermented apple drink.
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 Tbsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp dark molasses or 1 tsp instant coffee
- 6 cups water filtered
Instructions
- Fill a 16 cup glass jar with 8 cups apple juice.
- Add sugar, yeast and molasses. Stir until sugar dissolves than add water.
- Cover with multiple layers of cheesecloth or a cotton cloth and put a rubber band over the rim of the jar. Let stand on the counter for 18 hours, then refrigerate. Once it's completely chilled, you can remove the cheese cloth and screw the lid on. If you put the lid on while it's warm, too much pressure will build up inside the jar.
Serve Kvas once it's completely chilled.
Notes
- The sugar quantity can be adjusted between 4 to 8 heaping tablespoons for desired sweetness; 7 tablespoons works well.
- Instead of covering the jar with cloth during fermentation, a lid with holes can be used to release pressure.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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