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Apple Cider in a Dutch Oven

Easy Homemade Apple Cider Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours

Equipment

  • 1 large stock pot
  • fine mesh strainer/ cheesecloth
  • ladle
  • Potato masher
  • Airtight container (for storage)

Ingredients
  

  • 10-12 medium apples (Granny Smith, Pink Lady, Gala, etc.)
  • 2 oranges (sliced)
  • 1 cup cane sugar
  • 4 whole cinnamon sticks
  • 1 tsp whole cloves
  • 1 tsp allspice berries
  • 1 whole nutmeg (optional)
  • 8 cups cold water (or enough to cover the fruit)

Instructions
 

  • Wash apples and oranges. Quarter the apples and slice the oranges, leaving the peel on.
  • Add the apples, oranges, cane sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and whole nutmeg to the stockpot. Pour in enough cold water to cover the fruit (about 8 cups).
  • Place the pot on high heat and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • After 2 hours, use a potato masher to gently mash the softened apples and oranges.
  • Let the mixture simmer for an additional 30-45 minutes.
  • Carefully strain the mixture through a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth into a large bowl, pressing the solids to extract all the liquid.
  • Enjoy the cider hot or cold. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in a freezer-safe container for up to a couple of weeks.
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