Apple season is upon us and I can’t help but make all of the apple things like Caramel Apple Dip, the BEST Apple Pie, and our favorite cozy cider!
Why We Love Apple Cider!
This homemade apple cider recipe is perfect after a day of leaf jumping, trick-or-treating, or just cuddling on the couch. It’s one of my favorite holiday drinks and here’s why:
Simple ingredients. Just apples, water, sugar, and spices! Hot or cold. Enjoy it chilled or nice and toasty warm. Easy. Only 15 minutes of prep! Aroma. We LOVE that this cider makes your home smell like fall!
Apple Cider Ingredients
What are the best apples for apple cider? We use 5 Gala and 5 Honeycrisp (two combos of sweet apples), but a combination of sweet and tart may be used as well. Other apples that work: Fuji, Cortland, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, Granny Smith, Red Delicious + McIntosh. You will also need:
Sugar – Use honey, maple syrup, or stevia, but the flavor will be slightly altered. Cinnamon & Allspice – Experiment by adding nutmeg, whole cloves, fresh ginger, and cardamom. Water – This is the majority of the liquid in this recipe. Cinnamon Sticks – The added flavor of cinnamon is a must for this apple cider!
How to Make Apple Cider
To make, simply cook on HIGH HEAT for 3-4 hours or LOW for 6-8 hours. Recipe Video Recipe Video Recipe Video
