Apple Cider Made From Scratch
Homemade apple cider drink. A drink that when served chilled is tasty and refreshing.
Servings 4 People
Calories 100kcal
Ingredients
- 4 Apples peeled and chopped I used 4 red and 1 green
- 1 orange peeled and cut in half
- 1 lime peeled and cut in half
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon clove powder
- 1 star anise
- 7 cups water
- 1 ½ cup sugar
- 1 1/2 cup chilled water to dilute the cider after it’s done
Instructions
- In a large pan, add all the ingredients and stir for one minute.
- Cook on high heat until it comes to a boil.
- Reduce heat to medium-low heat and let the mixture cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
- Using a potato masher or the back of a spatula mash the mixture.
- Strain the mixture using a sieve or a cheesecloth.
- Pour the cider into a pitcher and add 1 ½ cup chilled water. Place in the fridge for at least an hour.
- Serve with ice.
Nutrition
Calories: 100kcal