Homemade Apple Cider

Fruit Juices
Written By Madison Gilfert

A super easy and customizable alternative to store-bought apple cider. As written, this cider is very lightly spiced, but you can amp up the flavors by continuing to steep the add-ins while storing in the fridge. This makes a great standalone drink either cold or warm and can be used as an easy cocktail mixer with any dark liquors.

Instructions

Pour apple juice into a saucepan and bring to a simmer, uncovered. Simmer gently until reduced in volume by approximately 10%.

Add spices and ginger and continue simmering, uncovered, until reduced to 75% of the original volume.

Turn off the heat and stir in the lemon slices. Cover and let cool to room temperature.

Strain the cider and refrigerate until ready to enjoy.

Ingredients

  • 64 oz not-from-concentrate apple juice

  • 2 cinnamon sticks

  • 1 star anise

  • 5 cloves

  • 5 cardamom pods

  • 2 - 3 inches fresh ginger, sliced

  • 1 lemon, sliced

Madison Gilfert
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