How to Make Homemade Apple Cider - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the taste of homemade apple cider on a crisp fall day. The sweet and tangy flavor of fresh apples mixed with warming spices creates a delicious beverage that is perfect for sipping on chilly evenings. Making your own homemade apple cider is easier than you might think, and the result is a drink that is far superior to anything you can buy at the store. Whether you're making a big batch for a gathering or just want to enjoy a cozy night in, this recipe for homemade a...

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Ingredients

  • 10 large apples, quartered
  • water, to cover
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 gallon

  • Place apples in a large stockpot; cover with water by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
  • Strain apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Drain cider again through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
  • Serve warm or refrigerate cider until cold.
  • Nutrition

    83 cal.

    • Total Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 1mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 18g
    • Protein: 0g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 12mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 98mg