Homemade Apple Cider

Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

By lunaysol Published: October 8, 2013

• Prep: 15 mins
• Cook: 3 hrs 0 min
• Ready In: 3 hrs 15 mins

Ingredients

• 10 apples quartered
• 1 tbsp allspice
• 1 tbsp cinnamon (ground)
• sugar (optional, to taste- 1/2 cup suggested)

Instructions

1. 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.
2. Strain apple mixture though a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again though a cheesecloth lined sieve. Refrigerate until cold.