Homemade Apple Cider
Homemade Apple Cider is so easy to make and will make your house smell amazing. It’s the perfect drink to make with autumn apples! Makes 1 gallon.
Servings 16 servings
Calories 198kcal
Ingredients
- 9 apples of several varieties (I used 3 each of red, yellow and green apples)
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1 tablespoon whole cloves
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 whole nutmeg
- ¼ whole star anise
- 1 gallon water
- 1 cup brown sugar to taste
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup to taste
- 2 cups bourbon whiskey or rum, optional
Instructions
- Quarter the apples, lemon and orange. Don't worry about cutting out the stem and seeds.
- Layer the fruit in a large stock pot with the spices. Cover with water. Bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 2 hours.
- Use a spoon or potato masher to mash the apples, orange and lemon. Cook for another 1 hour.
- Strain the cider into a large pitcher or bowl to remove the fruit and pulp. Mash the juices out of the remaining fruit.
- Stir in the sugar and maple syrup (or whatever sweetener you desire) until dissolved.
- Stir in alcohol if using.
- Ladle into mugs and serve warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 170mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.4mg
