Apple Cider Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 orange ((140g))
• 10 apples ((about 4 pounds, 1.3kg))
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 2 teaspoons whole cloves
• 2 teaspoons whole allspice
• 1 whole nutmeg
• ½ cup brown sugar ((110g))
• 10 cups water ((2.36L), or enough to cover the apple mixture by 1-inch)

Steps

1. 1

   Wash the orange and apples. Use a sharp knife or vegetable peeler to cut four strips of orange zest (​​just the orange skin.) Peel the remaining white pith from the orange then cut the orange flesh into pieces. Core the apples and cut them into quarters.

2. 2

   Add the apples and orange along with the strips of orange zest into a large pot (at least 8 quarts.) Sprinkle the brown sugar over top and add the cinnamon sticks, allspice, cloves, and nutmeg. Cover with the water.

3. 3

   Place over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium and cover the pot partially with a lid. Cook at a low boil for about 1 hour or until the apples are very soft.

4. 4

   Use a potato masher or large spoon to mash the apples and orange. Cook over medium-low heat for one more hour, partially covered.

5. 5

   Strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, pressing against the solids to extract as much cider as possible.

6. 6

   Enjoy warm or chilled. Cool down and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.