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cinnamon apple cider

KNOW YOUR: Apples (with homemade apple cider recipe!)

The Starving Chef
Sweet and tangy apple cider made from 12 different kinds of apples!
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 30 minutes
Course Drinks, Ingredients
Cuisine Know Your Food
Servings 10 cups

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 160 oz (about 20) apples
  • 4 oranges quartered
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • ⅛ teaspoon allspice
  • ⅛ teaspoon cloves
  • 2 cups sugar + / - to taste

Instructions
 

  • Peel, core and finely slice the apples. Leave a few apples with the skin attached for a bitter bite to the cider (I left on about 3-4 apple skins). Quarter the oranges and throw the oranges into the pot.
  • Place the apples into a large soup pot - the pot needs to be big enough to cover the apples and oranges almost entirely with water. Fill the pot until the apples and oranges will stay submerged when pressed on with a spoon (cover with about 1/4 inch of water, the apples and oranges will peak out of the water as they float).
  • Use a coffee filter and make a makeshift pouch. Place a cinnamon stick, allspice, and cloves into the pouch and secure it to the side of the pot.
  • Heat the pot over high heat, stirring occasionally, until the water comes to a rapid simmer. Then cover the pot and reduce the heat to medium low. Simmer for 2-3 hours, until the water is amber in color and fragrant.
  • Strain the apples and liquid though a fine mesh sieve over a large bowl to remove as much of the apple pulp as possible. Discard the pulp. Pour the collected cider into large mason jar and seal. Place the jars into the fridge to chill completely and let the flavors develop further.
  • The apple cider can be enjoyed reheated to a warm temperture, though I prefer my apple cider chilled for the best results. Enjoy!

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