Homemade Apple Cider Recipe (2024)

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The cooler weather is perfect for Homemade Apple Cider Recipe. It is easy to make and will make your house smell amazing.

When I host the holidays at my house, I love making this Homemade Apple Cider Recipe. It makes my home smell amazing and perfect served with a cinnamon stick.

If you love to serve special drinks for holidays, make one of these Christmas Drinks. Check out these holiday drink recipes – Starbucks Peppermint Mocha or Easy Homemade Eggnog Recipe.

Why We Love This Recipe:

This homemade apple cider is the perfect Fall recipe. At the hint of cooler weather, I start making apple cider and it is so easy. Some people like coffee and hot chocolate, but I love homemade apple cider.

Combine you favorite apples and oranges with a few simple spices for a delicious drink. You can enjoy hot or cold and perfect with a slice of apple pie.

Ingredients:

• Medium Apples, assorted such as Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, Gala
• Oranges, peeled and sectioned
• Whole Cloves
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Allspice
• Whole Nutmeg
• Water, about 16-20 cups
• Brown Sugar, depending on taste

For the full list of ingredients and recipe, scroll to the bottom of the post for the recipe card.

Variations Ideas:

• Maple Syrup – For added warm flavor, feel free to add in maple syrup.
• Apple Cider co*cktails – For a delicious adult drink, add in a splash of bourbon or brandy for a spiked drink.
• Fresh Ginger – If you love the flavor of ginger, feel free to add in more of this fresh spices.
• Chai Tea Bag – I love the flavor of chai tea and adding a bag to my drink is a delicious treat.

Step by Step Instructions:

Step 1 – Clean and cut apples and oranges. Add to large stockpot.

Step 2 – Next, add the seasonings and mix with the fruit. Cover with water.

Step 3 – Heat over high heat until simmering. Continue to simmer about 2 hours or until apples are very soft.

Step 4 – Mash apples and oranges with a potato masher or large wooden spoon against the side of the pot. Cover and simmer for about 1 more hour. Then strain solids from cider and add in brown sugar.

Recipe Tips:

• Serving – Serve warm, room temperature or chilled with apple slices and cinnamon stick, if desired. This is delicious hot or cold.
• Straining Solids – Carefully strain solids from cider using a cheesecloth or fine-mesh sieve. Press solids against the strainer to release the juices.
• Preparing Fruit – Slice the apples and leave the peel on. Make sure to add the orange slices to enhance the citrus flavor.
• Simmer the Mixture – For the best results allow the mixture to simmer for about 2 hours. The fruit should be soft for the best flavor of cider.

What are the Best Apples to Use:

Feel free to use a variety of apples to make this Easy Apple Cider Recipe. We love to use a variety of tart apples for amazing flavor. These are some of our suggestions.

• Pink Lady
• McIntosh Apples
• Fuji Apples
• Golden Delicious
• Red Delicious
• Braeburn
• Honey Crisp Apples
• Cortland Tart Apples

Frequently Asked Questions:

More Easy Hot Drink Recipes:

• Starbucks Chai Tea Latte
• Christmas Hot Chocolate
• Crock Pot Hot Chocolate Recipe

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