on Oct 12, 2024 29 Comments Warm beverages like hot cocoa and this easy apple cider are a comfort on the cooler fall days! You can also make ahead for fall activities like tailgating, parties, and evenings around a campfire! It’s extremely easy to make on the stovetop or the slow cooker – I’ve shared step-by-step instructions for both methods! Hint – after you’ve made your homemade apple cider, you may want to save some to make my Apple Cider Waffles (they are incredible!) Homemade Apple Cider is such a favorite drink to sip during the fall. It’s full of the goodness of fresh apples, oranges, and cozy spices. The flavors, the aroma, the taste – all combine to make a warm mug of this such a comfort to sip! And while it’s considered by many to be more of a cool-weather beverage, this recipe is refreshing served cold, too! Whatever method you choose to make this cider, get ready for the intoxicating aroma to fill your home! There’s no fall candle around that can top the scent this apple cider recipe makes! Here’s how you’ll make it: Here’s my homemade Apple Cider Recipe. I hope you love it as much as we do!
Apples – My recipe uses a variety of sweet and tart apples, such as Honeycrisp, Gala, Pink Lady, and Granny Smith. The combination gives the best apple flavor! Oranges – Use fresh, ripe oranges that you peel before adding to your stockpot or slow cooker. The oils from the peeling and the pith are bitter, so you do not want to include them. Cinnamon and Cloves – You can use either whole or ground spices. Ground spices will blend in with the fruit in the cider as it cooks, and whole spices can be removed. Fresh Water Dark Brown Sugar – Optional – Adds another layer of rich flavor if you decide to sweeten your cider. Garnish – Optional – Use apple slices, orange slices, or cinnamon sticks for festive and appetizing garnishes.
Prepare the spices. I give you the option of using whole cinnamon sticks and whole cloves or ground spices. If you use whole cinnamon and cloves, tie those whole spices into a piece of cheesecloth. Then, place the cheesecloth bundle into the stockpot or slow cooker. This makes it much easier to remove the spices when ready to mash your fruit. If you use ground spices, they blend in with the fruit, so there is no reason to remove them. If I am in a hurry, I will use ground spices. To Freeze. Place in an airtight, freezer-safe container and freeze for up to three months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator to serve. Warm on the stovetop or microwave if you wish to serve warm. You can also serve cold. Apple Crisp Homemade Apple Pie Filling Apple Fritters Apple Pie Enjoy!Robyn xo
