This will be the best homemade apple cider you will ever have!
Right now I am writing this as I am making this homemade apple cider and MY HOUSE SMELLS AMAZING!!! It smells of warm pumpkin and apple pie spices marinating in the crock pot. I wish you were here to enjoy it right now with me! This really is the best homemade apple cider you’ll ever try. I made this to welcome in the holidays and cooler weather (even though it is not quite cooler here in California). By itself it is a yummy little treat the kiddos will enjoy or add a bit of whiskey to turn it into a refreshing adult cocktail!
How to make this easy homemade apple cider recipe
First, add the apples, water, honey or maple syrup, spices and cinnamon to the slow cooker. After 2 hours of cooking squeeze out the juice of the apples using a cheese cloth. Then using a strainer, strain the liquid to remove extra apple chunks.
Best Homemade Apple Cider Recipe
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- 10 apples quartered
- 3/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 Tablespoon Cinnamon
- 1 Tablespoon Pumpkin Pie Spice or Ground Allspice
- water
Instructions
- Cut apples into quarters
- Place in a crock pot covered with 2 inches of water above the apples.
- Add Cinnamon, Honey and Pumpkin Pie Spice or Allspice. Leave on High for about 2 hours. Let cool for a bit before handling.
- Using a cheese cloth squeeze the apples to get the juice out.
- Strain the apple juice to get any remaining seeds and chunks out. Discard solids, Refrigerate until cold. Add Whiskey if desired & enjoy!
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How many servings will this make?
About 8 Servings. It is so flavorful and if you want less condensed flavores that is where more filtered water is ok to add.
Do you think I could make your apple cider recipe in a pressure cooker? I love the simplicity of this recipe with the healthy ingredients. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you
Although I have not cooked it myself in a pressure cooker, I think it should work fine. Just keep an eye on it that it has enough liquid and it is ready when it is soft and some of the liquid is evaporated.
How long will this last in the fridge
It will last up to 5 days but I suggest drinking it within 3 days.
Have you canned this? If yes, at what details? And what is the shelf life of this recipe if canned?
I have never canned foods before but found this article on How To Can Apple Cider – https://practicalselfreliance.com/canning-apple-cider/ which gives canning details. It has a shelf life of 9 months in the pantry.
Could you run the cooked apples through a juicer Instead of cheese cloth, or will they just turn into mush?
Honestly, I have never tried running it through a juicer, so I do not know. They are very soft after cooking. If you do, remove any seeds as they are toxic (more-so in high doses).