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Apple Cider
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5 from 6 votes

Homemade Apple Cider

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 129kcal
Author Ligia Lugo

Ingredients

  • 10-12 medium apples assorted such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala or
  • 2 oranges peeled and sectioned
  • 1 tbsp whole cloves
  • 4 cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp allspice
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • water about 16-20 cups
  • ½ to 1 cup brown sugar depending on taste

Instructions

  • Clean and cut apples and oranges.
    Apple Cider Ingredients
  • Add to large stockpot.
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  • Add seasonings.
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  • Cover with water.
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  • Heat over high heat until simmering.
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  • Continue to simmer about 2 hours or until apples are very soft.
  • Mash apples and oranges with a potato masher or large wooden spoon against the side of the pot.
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  • Cover and simmer for about 1 more hour.
  • Carefully strain solids from cider using a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer, pressing solids against the strainer to release the juices.
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  • Discard the solids.
  • Add brown sugar to taste.
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  • Serve warm, room temperature or chilled with apple slices and cinnamon stick, if desired.
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Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 224mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 136IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg