Homemade Apple Cider -

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Homemade Apple Cider

If you’ve never made apple cider, now is the time to start. This easy homemade apple cider is filled with warming spices and just enough sweetness, making it the ideal drink to have on the back burner when you’re hosting guests.

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Course: Beverage

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 3

Total Time: 3 10

Servings: 12 SERVINGS

Calories: 122kcal

Author: Evelyn Savinon ( A Simple Tweak)

Ingredients

▢ 8-10 large apples quartered (no need to peel)
▢ 1 orange halved
▢ 3 cinnamon sticks or 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
▢ 1 teaspoon whole cloves or 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
▢ 1 teaspoon whole allspice
▢ 1 whole nutmeg
▢ 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
▢ 10 to 11 cups water

Instructions

In a large pot, over medium heat, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water. Bring to a boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Then reduce the heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. The liquid should begin to turn amber in color when it's done. Add more sugar and water as needed. Just make sure the water is hot.
Next, using a fine mesh sieve, strain your cider into a big bowl. Press on the solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all the juices out. Discard the whole spice. Your mixture will be concentrated, so you can adjust to your taste with more boiling hot water. I like it concentrated. Serve apple cider warm.

Notes

Storing Apple Cider:

Apple cider will be kept in the refrigerator for two weeks. Allow it to cool completely before placing it in an airtight container and placing it in the refrigerator.

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