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Simple Hard Apple Cider Recipe

This dangerously delicious hard apple cider recipe is surprisingly easy to make! Perfect for beginner homebrewers, this recipe yields a tasty, crisp cider with minimal effort. Forget complicated processes – this recipe is your shortcut to homemade alcoholic goodness. Get ready to impress your friends with this surprisingly simple brew!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 53290 mins
Calories 375.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Simple Hard Apple Cider

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How to Make Simple Hard Apple Cider

  1. Clean and sanitize all equipment thoroughly. This is crucial for preventing unwanted bacteria and ensuring a safe and tasty final product.
  2. Combine 1 gallon of apple juice, 1 cup of honey, and 1 package of cider yeast in a sanitized 1-gallon glass carboy or food-grade bucket.
  3. Stir gently to combine the ingredients, ensuring the yeast is well dispersed.
  4. Fit the carboy with an airlock and fill it with sanitizer solution.
  5. Place the carboy in a cool, dark place (around 65-72°F) for 2-4 weeks. The fermentation process should be complete once the airlock stops bubbling, and the cider clarifies.
  6. Carefully siphon the cider into sanitized bottles, leaving behind any sediment. Seal the bottles tightly.
  7. Allow the cider to bottle-condition for at least another 2 weeks for additional carbonation.
  8. Once fully carbonated, chill and enjoy your homemade hard apple cider! Enjoy responsibly.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

368g

Fat

0g

Carbs

31g

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