Warm and Spiced Homemade Apple Cider
Experience the cozy embrace of autumn with this homemade apple cider recipe. Rich in flavor and infused with spices, each sip is a nostalgic journey to autumn orchards. Perfect for chilly days by the fireplace or festive gatherings, this delightful drink will fill your home with irresistible aromas. Customize it to your taste and create cherished memories with every batch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apples, quartered (mix of Granny Smith and Honeycrisp)
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 8 cups filtered water
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients and wash the apples thoroughly. Quarter them without peeling.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, brown sugar, and lemon juice.
- Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Then reduce to low heat and let it simmer uncovered for about 2 hours.
- After simmering, mash the mixture with a potato masher to release more flavors.
- Strain the cider through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into another pot or pitcher.
- Serve warm or cool it down before refrigerating for later enjoyment.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg