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Apple Cider

Indulgent Homemade Apple Cider to Cozy Up Your Fall

Enjoy warm and delightful Apple Cider made simply with fresh apples and spices for a cozy fall experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cider
  • 6 cups Mixed Apples (sweet and tart) Such as Fuji, Gala, and Granny Smith
  • 1 whole Orange Peeled and segmented
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks For intense flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cloves Can substitute with whole cloves
  • ½ cup Granulated Sugar Sweeten to taste, can use maple syrup
  • 8 cups Water To cover the fruit

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Ingredients: Peel and segment the orange, remove seeds, and quarter the apples without removing cores.
  2. Combine in Slow Cooker: Transfer oranges and apples to the slow cooker, add cinnamon sticks, cloves, and sugar.
  3. Add Water: Cover the fruit mixture completely with water.
  4. Cook: Cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4 hours until apples are soft.
  5. Mash the Mixture: Mash the cooked mixture with a potato masher and cook for an additional hour.
  6. Strain Cider: Strain the mixture through a mesh sieve into a container.
  7. Serve Warm: Pour cider into mugs and serve warm with optional garnishes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 35gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize with extra spices or orange juice for your own unique flavor.

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