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Homemade apple cider in mug with cinnamon sticks

Easy Homemade Apple Cider

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 4 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 5 Lbs. Apples Any Variety
  • 3 Piece Cinnamon Sticks
  • 1 Piece Fresh ginger peeled Thumb sized
  • 1.5 tsp Whole Cloves
  • 8 Cup Water
  • 1/3 - 1/2 Cup Brown Sugar
  • pinch Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract Optional

Instructions
 

  • Wash and chop the apples. You don't need to peel or core them, as the peels and cores will add flavor to the cider.
  • Place the chopped apples in a large pot.
  • Tie the cinnamon, cloves, and ginger together in cheesecloth and add to the pot. This makes it easier to remove spices when cider is done. If you don't have cheesecloth, you can just throw everything in the pot. Add the water.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 4 hours or until the apples are very soft, stirring occasionally.
  • Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard the solids or use them to make apple sauce or apple cake!
  • Add brown sugar to taste, the vanilla, and a pinch of salt to help round out the flavor.
  • Enjoy your homemade apple cider hot or cold. You can store it in the refrigerator for up to a week or freeze it for up to three months.
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