Description
Delight in the warmth of homemade apple cider, infused with aromatic spices that evoke cozy autumn memories. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, it’s a sip of pure fall bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
- Key Ingredients:
- 6 fresh apples (mix of Fuji and Granny Smith)
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tsp whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (or to taste)
- 8 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Instructions:
- 1. Prepare the Apples: Wash apples thoroughly and cut them into quarters without peeling.
- 2. Combine Ingredients: In a large pot, add quartered apples, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and brown sugar.
- 3. Add Water: Pour in enough filtered water to submerge the ingredients (approximately 8 cups).
- 4. Simmer: Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce to low and let simmer for about 2 hours until fragrant.
- 5. Mash Apples: After simmering, use a potato masher to gently crush the apples to release more flavor.
- 6. Strain Cider: Using a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, strain out solids into another pot or pitcher.
- 7. Serve: Enjoy warm in mugs or let cool for a refreshing chilled drink.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240ml)
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg