Description
Savor the essence of fall with this delightful homemade apple cider that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of fresh apples, cinnamon, and cloves. Perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings, this easy-to-make cider will warm your heart and create cherished memories with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apples (a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 4 cups filtered water
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples without peeling them to retain flavor.
- In a large pot, add the quartered apples, water, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
- Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 1-2 hours until soft.
- Mash the mixture with a potato masher to release juices.
- Strain through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or bowl to separate liquid from solids.
- Stir in brown sugar gradually until reaching your desired sweetness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg