Description
Embrace the essence of fall with this delightful homemade apple cider recipe. Infused with aromatic spices, this sweet and tangy beverage will envelop you in warmth, making it perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings. With every sip, you’ll reminisce about cozy evenings spent with loved ones. Easy to prepare and customizable to your taste, this apple cider is a heartwarming treat that brings comfort to any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups water
- 6 medium fresh apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith), quartered
- 3–4 cinnamon sticks
- 10 whole cloves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust for sweetness)
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples; do not peel.
- In a large pot, combine the quartered apples and water; ensure water covers the apples.
- Add cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, nutmeg, and lemon juice to the pot.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer covered for 2 hours.
- After simmering, mash the mixture with a potato masher to release juices.
- Strain the cider through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot or pitcher.
- Adjust sweetness with brown sugar as desired.
- Serve hot with a cinnamon stick garnish or chill for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg