In the Kitchen: Homemade Apple Cider

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DETAILS:

Prep Time: 10 Mins
Total Time: 3:15 Hours
Serving: 2 Quarts

INGREDIENTS:

• 10 large apples, quartered
• 1/2 orange, halved
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp. cloves
• 1 tsp. whole allspice
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
• 1 apple to slice for garnish (optional)
• 1 orange to slice for garnish (optional)
• Desired amount of cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. In a large ceramic pot, add apples, oranges, spices, and brown sugar. Cover with water by at least 2”. Bring to a boil at medium heat, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for 2 hours. 
2. Remove orange halves, then use a potato masher or wooden spoon to mash apples. Return to a simmer and let simmer uncovered for 1 more hour.
3. Strain through a fine mesh strainer, pressing on solids with a wooden spoon to squeeze all juices out. Discard solids. 
4. Serve apple cider warm, spike it with a shot of whiskey if desired (21+ only).
5. Enjoy!