Homemade Apple Cider

Made with fresh apples, cinnamon, cloves, and a hint of citrus, this cider is the perfect blend of sweet and spicy that will warm your heart and soul. Plus, it's easy to make, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the crisp autumn air.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 3 hrs

Total Time: 3 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 16

Yield: 1 gallon

Ingredients

• 10 large apples, quartered
• water, to cover
• ? cup white sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon ground allspice

*Best Apples for Cider: The best apple variety for cider depends on your taste preferences. If you like sweet cider, opt for a sweeter type like Gala or Fuji. If you prefer a tart flavor, try something like McIntosh or Pink Lady. Still not sure what you're looking for? You can get the best of both worlds by using a blend of sweet and tart apple varieties.

Directions

1. Place apples in a large stockpot; cover with water by at least 2 inches. Stir in sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
2. Strain apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard solids. Drain cider again through a cheesecloth-lined sieve.
3. Serve warm or refrigerate cider until cold.

*How to Store Apple Cider: Store the leftover apple cider in a tightly covered pitcher or jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. If you want to keep it longer, you can either can the cider or freeze it.