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Dutch Oven Apple Cider

Cozy Dutch Oven Apple Cider for Heartwarming Fall Moments

Homemade Dutch Oven Apple Cider is a comforting fall beverage filled with tart apples and aromatic spices.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140

Ingredients
  

For the Cider
  • 6 cups Apples (mix of Fuji and Granny Smith)
  • 1 whole Orange peel on
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks
  • 5 whole Cloves
  • 1 teaspoon Allspice
  • 8 cups Water adjust for desired concentration

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Wash the apples and orange thoroughly, quarter the apples and slice the orange into rounds without peeling.
  2. In a large Dutch oven, combine the prepared apples and orange with the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice, and water. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  4. After 2 hours, mash the fruits thoroughly and recover the Dutch oven, simmering for an additional 2 hours.
  5. Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a separate pot or pitcher.
  6. Serve the warm cider in mugs with optional garnishes like a cinnamon stick or slice of orange.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 2gSugar: 24gVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use a blend of sweet and tart apples for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and spices to taste during simmering.

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