Homemade Apple Cider
Directions
- 1Remove the core of 4-5 lbs of apples.
- 2Remove the core of 4-5 lbs of apples.
- 3Remove the core of 4-5 lbs of apples.
- 4Quarter an orange.
- 5Quarter an orange.
- 6Quarter an orange.
- 7Add apples, orange quarters, 1/2 tsp of cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks to a pot.
- 8Add apples, orange quarters, 1/2 tsp of cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks to a pot.
- 9Add apples, orange quarters, 1/2 tsp of cloves and 2-3 cinnamon sticks to a pot.
- 10Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
- 11Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
- 12Cover with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour.
- 13Mash everything up.
- 14Mash everything up.
- 15Mash everything up.
- 16Bring back to a boil and simmer for 1 more hour.
- 17Bring back to a boil and simmer for 1 more hour.
- 18Bring back to a boil and simmer for 1 more hour.
- 19Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer.
- 20Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer.
- 21Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer.
- 22Add 1/3 cup of maple syrup then check for sweetness. Add more if necessary.
- 23Add 1/3 cup of maple syrup then check for sweetness. Add more if necessary.
- 24Add 1/3 cup of maple syrup then check for sweetness. Add more if necessary.
- 25Bring it back to a boil. At this point you can skim the foam off the top if you prefer.
- 26Bring it back to a boil. At this point you can skim the foam off the top if you prefer.
- 27Bring it back to a boil. At this point you can skim the foam off the top if you prefer.
Ingredients
- 4 lbs apples
- 4 lbs apples
- 4 lbs apples
- 1 orange
- 1 orange
- 1 orange
- 0.5 tsp cloves
- 0.5 tsp cloves
- 0.5 tsp cloves
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 0 water
- 0 water
- 0 water
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
- 0.33 cup maple syrup
Equipment
knifecorerpotlidmesh strainerwooden spoonmeasuring cup