Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 10 large apples

  (or 12 medium-sized apples, cored and quartered)
• 1 large orange

  (quartered)
• 1 gal water
• ¼ cup mulling spices

  (see recipe, or *see notes)
• ½ cup light brown sugar

  (packed, *see notes for alternatives)

Instructions

• 1 Add all ingredients except sugar (apples, orange, water, and mulling spices) to
  a large stockpot. The water should cover the fruit with 1-2 inches of space left
  at the top of the stockpot.
• 2 Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cover and let simmer for 2
  hours. The apples should be very soft.
• 3 Use a wooden spoon or potato masher to mash the apples and oranges into the side
  of the pot to release their flavor. Then replace the lid and simmer for 1 more
  hour.
• 4 Use a cheesecloth or fine mesh strainer to remove the fruit and large bits of
  spices, then discard them.
• 5 Stir in the brown sugar, tasting until you reach your desired level of
  sweetness. Continue to mix until the sugar has fully dissolved before removing
  from heat and allowing your cider to cool slightly.
• 6 Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks if desired and serve while warm.

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