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Hot Apple Cider (From Scratch)

Trust me when I say, this recipe is worth the effort. Not only will it make your home smell heavenly, but the result is a drink that will warm you from the tips of your toes to the top of your head.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 1 Quart
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 5 large apples (quartered)
  • 1/2 orange (quartered)
  • 2 sticks cinnamon
  • ½ tsp. cloves
  • ½ tsp. whole allspice
  • ½ whole nutmeg
  • ¼ c. packed brown sugar

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

Method
 

  1. Begin by putting the apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar in a large stockpot. Then, cover with about 2" of water and bring to a boil. Next, reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer, covered, for at least two hours.
  2. Next, remove the orange quarters before using a potato masher to mash the apples. Then return mixture to a simmer and allow to simmer, uncovered, for another hour.
  3. Last, strain the apple mixture through a fine-mesh strainer. Make sure to press on the solids to get all the good juice out! Then throw away the leftover solids. Serve the cider and enjoy!