Description
This cozy Homemade Apple Cider is spiced with cinnamon and cloves, laced with a hint of fresh orange flavor and served while it’s steaming hot. It’s simmered on the stovetop for hours to give it the most amazing flavor!
Ingredients
- 10 medium apples (assorted types), quartered
- 1 orange, peeled and quartered
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp whole cloves, or to taste
- 16 cups water
- 1/2 cup sugar
Instructions
- Add the apples, oranges, cinnamon sticks, cloves and water to a large stockpot. You want the water to fully cover the fruit with a little space left at the top of the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over high heat, then reduce to medium-low and cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the apples are completely soft.
- Mash the apples with a potato masher or something similar to release the flavors, then cover and simmer for another hour.
- Strain the cider using a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth to get rid of all of the solids.
- Add the sugar and stir until dissolved.
- Serve your cider warm with some orange or apple slices and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Recipe modified from Gimme Some Oven.
- To Store & Reheat: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Enjoy cold or warm up over low heat. You could also microwave individual mugs of cider for 60-90 seconds.
- To Freeze: Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months, leaving an inch or two of space at the top of the container so the liquid has room to expand as it freezes. Thaw in the fridge before enjoying/reheating.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 122
- Sugar: 24.1 g
- Sodium: 15.9 mg
- Fat: 0.4 g
- Carbohydrates: 32.1 g
- Protein: 0.6 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
