Homemade
Cider
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Fall is the perfect time to make homemade cider, full of apples and spices! Make this classic beverage at home this year.
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Wash and cut the apples and a few oranges. Peel the orange, but there is no need to peel the apples.
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Add the fruit to a large saucepan or pressure cooker. Fill it up about halfway. Add the whole spices and water to cover the fruit.
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ressure cook 15 minutes or simmer for 2 hours on low heat on the stove. Or cook in a crockpot for 6 hours on low.
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Remove the large spices like cinnamon stick and nutmeg. Then mash the fruit with a potato masher or large spoon.
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Strain the homemade cider. I strain it twice, first though a colander to get out the big pieces, then through a wire strainer.
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Add brown sugar to taste to sweeten the homemade cider. Add a few tablespoons at a time, stir, and then taste before adding more.
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Homemade cider is delicious served warm or chilled. The cider keeps, refrigerated, for about 2 weeks.
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