Homemade Apple Cider

25m
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the core of 4-5 lbs of apples.
  2. 2Quarter an orange.
  3. 3Add apples, orange quarters, 1/2 tsp of cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks to a pot.
  4. 4Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
  5. 5Mash everything up.
  6. 6Bring back to a boil and simmer for 1 more hour.
  7. 7Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer.
  8. 8Add 1/3 cup of maple syrup then check for sweetness. Add more if necessary.
  9. 9Bring it back to a boil. At this point you can skim the foam off the top if you prefer.

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs apples
  • 1 orange
  • 0.5 tsp cloves
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 0 water
  • 0.33 cup maple syrup

Equipment

knifecorerpotlidmesh strainerwooden spoonmeasuring cup