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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.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Quart

Equipment

  • Stock Pot

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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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!
Keyword Apple Recipe, Drinks, Fall Dessert