Description
Experience the ultimate taste of autumn with this warm, homemade apple cider. By slow-cooking a premium blend of fresh Honeycrisp and Granny Smith apples with aromatic cinnamon and cloves, you create an unfiltered, full-bodied beverage that perfectly captures the essence of the harvest season. It is a satisfying, sugar-adjustable drink that is significantly more flavorful and fresh than any store-bought alternative, making it the perfect centerpiece for your next festive gathering or chilly evening at home.
Ingredients
5 medium Honeycrisp apples
5 medium Granny Smith apples
1 whole orange, peeled
4 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon ground cloves
6 Tablespoons granulated sugar
Water, as needed to cover fruit
Instructions
Peel the orange and place segments in the bottom of a 4-quart or larger slow cooker.
Rinse the apples thoroughly under cold water.
Cut the apples into quarters, removing the stems and hard cores.
Add the apple quarters to the slow cooker.
Add the cinnamon sticks, ground cloves, and granulated sugar over the fruit.
Pour enough water into the slow cooker to just cover the fruit.
Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth, discarding the solids.
Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
You can adjust the level of sweetness by adding more or less sugar during the final tasting stage. Ensure the apples remain fully submerged in water throughout the cooking process to prevent uneven softening. Store in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 480
- Category: drink
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 0.5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg