Description
A bright and refreshing homemade Apple Cider made with real apples, warm spices, and a touch of citrus.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 apples (910 g)
- 1/2 orange (65 g)
- 3-4 cinnamon sticks
- 1 tbsp whole cloves (6 g)
- 1 tbsp allspice (7 g) or 1 tsp ground (2 g)
- 5 cups water (1.18 L)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (100 g)
- Lemon zest
Instructions
- Wash and rinse the apples and orange, then roughly chop them — no peeling or coring needed.
- Add the fruit, spices, brown sugar, and water to a large pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer uncovered for 2 hours. Mash the softened fruit, then simmer for 30–45 minutes more.
- Strain the cider through a fine strainer or coffee filter into a clean bowl or pitcher and discard the solids.
- Ladle into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick. Rimming the glass mugs with sugar adds a lovely finishing touch.
Notes
Mix different apple varieties for deeper flavor.
Add lemon zest for extra brightness.
For a clearer cider, strain twice.
Adjust sweetness at the end as needed.
Cider reheats beautifully and tastes even better the next day.
These nutrition values are rough estimates based on common ingredients. For medical or dietary advice, it’s always best to consult a registered nutritionist or healthcare provider.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Category: Drinks
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: America
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 139
- Sugar: 29 g
- Sodium: 5 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 36 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 0 g