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Apple Cider Recipe

Unearth the flavors of a bygone era with this authentic apple cider recipe, straight from a 1960s rural New Zealand cookbook! This slow-fermented cider develops a rich, complex taste as it patiently rests. Perfect for crisp autumn evenings, it's a truly rewarding project – gather your swing-top bottles and let the magic begin!

Prep Time 30 mins
Cook Time 5820 mins
Calories 2842 kcal
Protein 11g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Apple Cider

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How to Make Apple Cider

  1. Wash and core approximately 2kg of apples. Cut into roughly 2cm pieces, leaving the skins on.
  2. Add 400g of granulated sugar and 100g of raisins to the apples.
  3. Pour 3 liters of boiling water over the apple mixture, ensuring all the apples are submerged.
  4. Cover the container and let it stand in a cool, dark place for 4 days.
  5. After 4 days, carefully strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container.
  6. Bottle the cider immediately into your sterilized swing-top bottles, leaving a small gap at the top for fermentation.
  7. Securely fasten the swing-top bottle lids.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

2678g

Fat

2g

Carbs

247g

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