Now is the season to enjoy a delicious, warm cup of apple cider. There are so many different apple cider recipes floating around, how do you pick just one? The easiest way to make apple cider is to buy a gallon of apple cider, pour it into a large pot, add some cinnamon and allspice and let it simmer. If you want 100% homemade apple cider, give this one a try and see how you like it!
Ingredients:
12 or so small- medium apples (assorted types)
1 small orange
3-4 cinnamon sticks
nutmeg
1tbsp of cloves
water to cover
-Wash and roughly chop apples and orange-do not worry about removing peels, seeds, or stems. -Toss into a large stock pot.
-Add sugar (start with 1/2 cup, you can always add more later)
-Add spices, and cover with water.
-Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for at least an hour.
-Cover and reduce to a simmer. Allow juice to simmer for at least two hours.
-Uncover and use a potato masher or big spoon to roughly mash content of pot. To further reduce: continue simmering until cider is dark and tastes sweet and spicy.
-When cider is ready allow to cool then strain apple pieces and whole spices into a clean pitcher or pot.
-Add sugar (start with 1/2 cup, you can always add more later)
-Add spices, and cover with water.
-Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for at least an hour.
-Cover and reduce to a simmer. Allow juice to simmer for at least two hours.
-Uncover and use a potato masher or big spoon to roughly mash content of pot. To further reduce: continue simmering until cider is dark and tastes sweet and spicy.
-When cider is ready allow to cool then strain apple pieces and whole spices into a clean pitcher or pot.
-Serve hot. Store in the fridge and reheat as desired.
Yields about 1/2 gal.
*Rememeber you can use your cash voucher to buy most of your apples and your orange!
Enjoy!
Christy Redmond- Nutritionist
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