Description
Warm your heart and soul this autumn with a delightful homemade apple cider. This easy recipe combines fresh apples and aromatic spices, creating a cozy drink perfect for gatherings or relaxing evenings at home. With every sip, enjoy the rich flavors of fall as your kitchen fills with comforting scents reminiscent of cherished memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 10 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare your apples by washing and slicing them into quarters (no need to peel).
- In a large pot, combine sliced apples, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, nutmeg, brown sugar, and enough water to cover the ingredients by one inch.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours until soft and fragrant.
- Use a potato masher or fork to gently mash the apples and release their juice.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or bowl, squeezing out as much liquid as possible.
- Taste your cider and adjust sweetness or spices if needed; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg