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Homemade Apple Cider

Time: 3 hours

Yield: 12 servings

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About

The great debate: what's better about fall — pumpkin everything or apple cider everything? There are merits to both arguments, but the crisp, vibrant, woodsy spices and tart sweetness of apple cider certainly offer a classic autumnal taste. However, Homemade Apple Cider might just close the book on this dilemma: it's warm, delightfully spiced, and fantastically fruity! It's perfect for enjoying around the fire or while bundled up on the couch. You'll fall head over heels for it!

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Ingredients

  • 10 large apples, quartered
  • 1 orange, halved
  • 4 cinnamon sticks, plus more, to taste, for garnish
  • 1 teaspoon cloves
  • 1 teaspoon whole allspice
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
  • water, to taste

Directions

Step 1 -In a large stockpot over medium heat, add the apples, the orange halves, 4 of the cinnamon sticks, the cloves, the allspice, the nutmeg, and the brown sugar.

Step 2 -Cover with the water by at least 2 inches. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat.

Step 3 -Simmer, covered, for 2 hours.

Step 4 -Remove the orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash the apples.

Step 5 -Return the mixture to a simmer and let it simmer uncovered for 1 hour more.

Step 6 -Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh strainer, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all juices out. Discard the solids.

Step 7 -Serve warm with the extra cinnamon sticks.

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