Homemade Apple Cider
A warm and comforting homemade apple cider recipe perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups of water
- 8 apples, cored and quartered
- 1 cup of sugar (or to taste)
- 2 tablespoons of cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon of whole cloves
- 1 tablespoon of allspice berries
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing the apples and coring and quartering them.
- Combine in a pot all ingredients: quartered apples, water, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, and lemon juice.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat to release the apples’ juices.
- Simmer on low heat for about 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash the softened apples with a potato masher to release more flavor.
- Strain the mixture using a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl or pitcher.
- Serve warm in mugs or chill in the refrigerator before serving cold.
Notes
Consider garnishing with a cinnamon stick or apple slice for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: apple cider, homemade cider, autumn beverage, spiced cider, warm drinks