Indulge in the delicious aroma of fall with this cozy apple cider recipe that will leave your taste buds wanting more. Not only does it taste incredible, but it will also fill your home with the comforting scents of the season while it simmers. Try this recipe by All Recipes today and experience the essence of autumn in every sip. When choosing the perfect apple variety for cider, your taste preferences play an important role. If you like your cider sweet, go for Gala or Fuji, which are sweeter types of apples. If you prefer a more tart flavor, then consider trying McIntosh or Pink Lady. If you’re unsure, you can mix both sweet and tart apple varieties to get the best of both worlds.
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of Ground Allspice
- 10 Large Apples, Quartered
- 1 Tablespoon of Ground Cinnamon
- Water (Use just enough water to cover the apples)
- 3/4 Cup of White Sugar
Directions
Step 1: To make a tasty apple mixture, place the apples in a big pot and cover them with water by at least two inches. Add sugar, cinnamon, and allspice and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, uncovered, for an hour. Then, lower the heat, cover the pot, and let it simmer for two hours. NOTE: You don’t need to worry about taking out the apple cores when making homemade apple cider because any solid bits will be filtered out later. It’s also unnecessary to peel the apples because the skin contributes to the color and flavor of the cider.
Step 2: First, strain the apple mixture using a fine-mesh sieve and discard any solids. Then, drain the cider again using a sieve lined with cheesecloth. NOTE: To extract all the juice from cooked apples, make sure to press them with a ladle while straining. You should strain the apple cider at least twice before serving.
Step 3: Enjoy the deliciousness of our cider, either warm or cold, straight from the refrigerator. NOTE: You can pour the apple cider through a strainer either into a pitcher to enjoy cold or into another pot if you prefer it hot.
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To keep leftover apple cider fresh, store it in a covered pitcher or jar in the fridge for up to a week. You can also extend its shelf life by canning it or freezing it. To freeze apple cider, pour the cooled liquid into containers that are safe for freezing and that contain enough liquid for individual servings. Allow some space at the top, as the cider will expand when freezing. You can store the cider in the freezer for up to a year. This recipe takes 15 minutes to prep, about three hours to cook and yields one gallon, which creates 16 servings.
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