Description
Apple cider is the quintessential autumn beverage, enveloping you in warmth with every sip. This easy-to-make recipe blends fresh apples with fragrant spices, creating a comforting drink that’s perfect for cozy evenings or festive gatherings. The intoxicating aroma of simmering apples and spices will fill your kitchen, making this cider an experience rather than just a drink. Serve it hot or chilled, and customize to your taste for a truly delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium Fresh Apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith), quartered
- 10 cups Water
- 4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 10 Whole Cloves
- 1 tsp Freshly Grated Nutmeg
- ½ cup Brown Sugar (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Wash and core the apples, cutting them into quarters without peeling.
- In a large pot, combine apple quarters with water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and brown sugar; stir gently.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and simmer for 1-2 hours until fragrant.
- Mash softened apples gently with a potato masher to release flavors.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer into another pot or bowl to separate the liquid from solids.
- Taste and adjust sweetness if desired before serving hot or chilling for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg