Homemade Apple Cider Recipe
Apple cider definitely falls into the “homemade is always better” category. You can buy all the store-bought cider you want and it will never come close to the quality you get by making your own. Plus, it’s super easy to do. Making homemade apple cider is the perfect family activity for the longer fall evenings. This is the only Apple cider recipe you will ever need!
What you will need:
– 10 apples, quartered
– 3/4 cup white sugar
– 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
– 1 tablespoon ground allspice
Directions:
Place apples in a large stockpot and add enough water cover by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Cover pot, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.
Strain apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again through a cheesecloth-lined sieve. Refrigerate until cold.
You can also make this recipe in the crockpot!
Enjoy!
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Sophie says
August 14, 2015 at 9:31 amHow much cider does this make?
My husband loves cider and grew up getting it fresh, any store bought stuff we’ve tried hasn’t met his standard – thanks, we will certainly try this in the fall!
Summer says
October 11, 2015 at 4:36 pmYum! Just, yum! Excited to try this easy and delicious recipe!
Fanny says
October 27, 2015 at 2:04 pmGreat post!
Cathy says
September 7, 2016 at 8:46 pmDo you have to leave it in the fridge after it is made?
Missi says
September 8, 2016 at 10:23 amI do! And if I want it warm I just throw it in the microwave for a bit. It keeps a lot longer in the fridge
Ange says
October 2, 2016 at 11:15 pmCan I freeze or can this?
Missi says
October 4, 2016 at 10:22 amYou can freeze it for sure! I haven’t tried to can it yet.
Dana says
September 20, 2018 at 3:27 pmThe apples from my tree are spotty on the outside, even after I scrub them. Should I peel the skin or just scrub and go on with the recipe?
Missi says
September 23, 2018 at 7:49 pmI would peel first 🙂
Danielle Holz says
October 24, 2018 at 6:22 pmHow much does this recipe make?