Ingredients for Amazing Apple Cider
- 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds total)
- 1 cup apple juice
- Boiling Water
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon (plus more to taste)
- Sugar Crystals
- Vanilla Extract
- 2 tablespoons honey
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How to Make Amazing Apple Cider
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash, core, and thinly slice 6 medium apples (about 3 pounds total).
- In a large bowl, toss apple slices with 2 tablespoons of brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, sauté the apple slices over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly softened.
- Add 1 cup of apple juice, 1/2 cup of water, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, 2 tablespoons of honey, and an additional 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon (or to taste).
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until apples are incredibly tender and easily pierced with a fork.
- Remove from heat and carefully strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a separate pot, pressing on the solids to extract as much liquid as possible.
- Return the strained cider to the pot. Stir in 1-2 tablespoons of granulated sugar (or to taste) to adjust sweetness.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cinnamon sticks or apple slices if desired.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
0 g
Sugar
36g
Fat
0g
Carbs
3g
