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I feel like this is such a Sunday recipe.
I mean, what could be cozier than a giant pot of homemade apple cider just simmering away all day in your kitchen? Not much, and itโs the perfect thing to make on an autumn Sunday like today!
Thisย is honestly one of my favorite recipes and itโs so easy. You really only need fresh apples and water to make cider, but I added a little cinnamon and maple for an extra flavor boost. I love the sweetness and autumn flavor the maple gives this cider and of course cinnamon is a must! Oh, and I threw in a pomegranate too. I felt like the addition of a little pomegranate juice could only make this cider even more delish!ย I used a crockpot to simmer down my cider, and cook it low and slow all day long. If you donโt have a crockpot, you can simmer the cider on the stove-top and then strain as directed.
If only I had some of this cider to sip on now as I sit here typing this! Iโve been working away all weekend on cookbook edits so my eyes are feeling a little weary at the moment. Too much computer screen time for sure! Today though, I have major plans to do some filming for new recipes videos for HBH. Hopefully Iโll get to spend a little time with my oldest brother Creighton too, who flew into town for my brother Redโs movie premiere in Aspen. I made Creighton his favorite gumbo for dinner on Friday night, complete with beer bread and cookie dough for dessert! It was the perfect meal forย the first super cold night of year, and we all loved it.
How about you guys? What have you all been up to this weekend? Hoping you maybe picked some apples fresh off the tree and are armed and ready to make this cider?
Please say yes because you may not know it, but you really need this cider in your life this fall. Itโs basically fall perfection in a cup and is delicious both warm or cold. Itโs also great when used in recipes like this apple cider chicken and these salted caramel doughnuts.
YUMM!
Maple Apple Cider.
Ingredients
- 10-12 apples, quartered, I use honeycrisp and granny smith
- 1 pomegranate, quartered (optional)
- 1 orange, quartered
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon sticks, or 1 cinnamon
- 2-6 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on your taste
Instructions
- Add the apple, pomegranate, orange, cinnamon sticks and 2 tablespoons maple syrup to your crockpot. Immerse the ingredients with water (about 5-6 cups). Cover with a lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Alternately you can combine everything in a large soup pot and cook over medium heat for 3 hours or until the apples begin to break down.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, discard the fruit and cinnamon sticks. If desired strain the cider one more time to remove any pulp. Taste and adjust the maple syrup to your liking. Serve warm or cold. Cider will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
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Cheers to a great Sunday! ๐
I accidentally used apple cider vinegar because I was in a hurry and not reading correctly. Any chance itโs salvageable?
Hi Keeana,
So sorry, unfortunately, I think you should probably start over. Please let me know if I can help in any other way!
Sorry, I had to give this a โ2โ. Let me explain. Iโm originally from New England, cider runs in my blood. So I was excited to see & try this. I read the recipe 4 times to be sure I understood. I used about 8 medium sized Gala apples, then threw in a large Granny Smith that needed to by used up.
I put it in my crockpot on low for 7 hours. I got some fairly tasty apple sauce & about 1.25 cups of apple โciderโ.
The applesauce is good with my home made granola for breakfast, & Iโll use the cider in some cider doughnuts.
I may have done something wrong but this was a simple recipe that didnโt turn out as expected. Weโll see how the doughnuts turn out!
Hi Dale,
Thanks so much for trying this recipe and sharing your feedback, sorry to hear you didn’t love it! xT
Any suggestion for how to not make it so bitter?
Hi Emilie,
Sorry to hear this was bitter for you! There really aren’t any ingredients here that are bitter unless it was your orange. Thanks for trying the recipe! xx
Hi Tieghan,
Could you please give me an approximate lbs of apples for this recipe? I am using straight off the tree apples, which are a little small this year, but very plentifulโ hurray!
Thank you!
Jane
Hi there! I’m so sorry I’m not sure what the amount of apples in pounds would be! I would maybe just use 2-3 extra apples if you’re concerned about the apples being too small! xT
Can’t wait to make this! One question, is “2 teaspoon cinnamon sticks or 1 cinnamon” a typo? Should it be 2 cinnamon sticks or 1 teaspoon cinnamon instead?
Hey Meg,
You will want to use 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon or 1 cinnamon stick. I hope this helps! xTieghan
Hi! Iโm wondering if you can do anything with the apples after youโve strained the liquid from them.
Thanks!
-Bree
Hey Bree,
Happy Wednesday! I am thrilled to hear that this recipe was a winner, thanks a bunch for making it! You could try using for apple sauce, but most of the flavor will be gone. xT
I actually make apple butter with it and it still has enough flavor for me ๐
Do you have to core the apples or just quarter them with the core intact?
Thank you! Can’t wait to try this recipe!
Hi Paige,
You do not need to remove the core:) Please let me know if you have any other questions, I hope this recipe turns out amazing for you! xx