Apple Cider Recipes

This delicious homemade apple cider recipe is super-easy to make in the Crock-Pot, Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It’s made simply with apples, warming spices, water, and your choice of sweetener. And it is so comforting and delicious.

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If you’ve never tried making apple cider from scratch before, I can’t recommend it enough. First off, it is absolutely delicious, and tastes so much fresher than anything you can buy at the store. Second, it’s super duper simple to make in the Crock-Pot, Instant Pot, or on the stovetop. And when you make your own apple cider from scratch, you get to choose your sweetener and how much of it you add. Third, it’s the gluten-free, vegan, alcohol-free drink that everyone at a gathering can easily enjoy. (Or of course, you’re also welcome to keep a bottle of bourbon or brandy nearby, if people would like to spike their cider.)

But I’ve gotta be honest, the main reason I love making apple cider is because it makes your home smell absolutely amazing. Seriously, a warm pot of cider simmering on the stove will beat out your strongest fall candles any day. And especially when you’re wanting guests to feel extra cozy and welcome in your home on a chilly winter night, I’m tellin’ ya, this cider is like — poof! — instant hygge. It’s always the first thing my friends and family comment on when they walk in the door. And a steaming mug full is guaranteed to everyone up on even the chilliest of days.

So now that the snow is falling, and apples are in season again, it’s time, friends. Let’s make a batch!

1. Place apples in a large stockpot; cover with water by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. …
2. Strain apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Drain cider again through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
3. Refrigerate cider until cold, about 4 hours. LaDonna Langwell.

Homemade Apple Cider

This easy recipe teaches you how to make a great mug of homemade hot apple cider and make your house smell heavenly at the same time.

Prep: 10min

Total: 3h15min

Yield: 2 qt.

Nutrition Facts: calories 843 Calories, Fat 3 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 31 mg, Carbohydrate 190 g, Fiber 32 g, Sugar 176 g, Protein 4 g

Ingredients:

• 10 large apples, quartered
• 1 orange, halved
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. whole cloves
• 1 tsp. whole allspice
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar

Instruction:

1. In a large stockpot over medium heat, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water by at least 2”. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, 2 hours.
2. Remove orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash apples. Return to a simmer and let simmer uncovered for 1 hour more.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all juices out. Discard solids.
4. Serve apple cider warm.

Homemade Apple Cider

This delicious homemade apple cider recipe is easy to customize with your preferred type and amount of sweetener. See notes above for Instant Pot (pressure cooker) and Crock-Pot (slow cooker) instructions.

Prep: 10min

Total: 3h10min

Yield: 12

Ingredients:

• 10-12 medium apples (assorted types), quartered
• 2 oranges, quartered (also peeled, if you would like your cider less tart*)
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tablespoon whole cloves
• optional extra seasonings: 1 teaspoon whole allspice, 1 whole nutmeg, and/or 1 inch fresh ginger
• 16 cups water, more or less
• 1/2 cup sweetener (I recommend brown sugar or maple syrup)

Instruction:

1. Combine your ingredients in a stockpot. Add the apples, oranges, cinnamon, cloves and (optional) extra seasonings to a large stockpot. Cover with water, leaving about an inch or two of space at the top of the stockpot.
2. Heat the cider over high heat until it reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for about 2 hours, or until the apples are completely soft.
3. Using a potato masher or a wooden spoon, take a minute to mash all of the apples and oranges against the side of the stockpot to release more of their flavors. Then cover and simmer for 1 more hour.
4. Using a fine-mesh strainer or a cheesecloth, strain out all of the solids (apples, oranges, spices), pressing them against the strainer to release all of their juices. Discard the solids.
5. Stir in your desired amount of sweetener, to taste.
6. Then, your cider is all ready to go! For extra presentation points, I like to add a few fresh orange slices and cinnamon sticks back to the stockpot for pretty serving. But however you like to serve it, your cider is now ready to go and enjoy. Or feel free to let the cider cool to room temperature, then transfer to a sealed pitcher and refrigerate for up to 5 days. Or freeze for up to 3 months.

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FAQ

What can I use apple cider for?

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• Kill germs. …
• Hair health.

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How to make good cider from apples?

1. Before you start, drill 30 small holes in the bottom of the straining bucket. …
2. Pick and clean your apples. …
3. Clean your kit. …
4. Set up your juicer and strainer. …
5. Juice and strain. …
6. Pitch the yeast. …
7. Ferment. …
8. Bottle your brew.