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Traditional Homemade Apple Cider:

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

  • 8-10 large apples cut into 8 slices (cut out seeds and stems)
  • Water to cover
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 + 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon ground allspice

Instructions

  1. Load the pot. First, cut each apple into eight slices. Cut out the core. Place the apples in a large stockpot. Pour in enough water to cover the fruit by 2 inches. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and allspice.
  2. First boil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil uncovered for 1 hour.
  3. Long simmer. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and let the mixture simmer gently for an additional 2 hours.
  4. Add Water. Add 3 more cups of water to the pot. Simmer uncovered for an additional 15–20 minutes. (Add more or less water as needed. This depends on how much evaporates.)
  5. Strain. Pour the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve, pressing gently to extract liquid. Strain again through a cheesecloth-lined sieve for a smoother cider.
  6. Serve. Enjoy warm or chill in the refrigerator. For more extended storage, freeze in airtight containers.

Recipe Notes

Additional Notes:

You can use a variety of apples. I used 5 green apples and 5 Gala apples. The best option is any sweet apple.

Plan ahead, if you want to enjoy this cider fresh out of the pot with friends and family, be sure to start it early in the day.