{"id":3056,"date":"2013-11-04T04:00:28","date_gmt":"2013-11-04T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/?p=3056"},"modified":"2018-11-25T14:41:01","modified_gmt":"2018-11-25T22:41:01","slug":"homemade-apple-cider","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/homemade-apple-cider\/","title":{"rendered":"Homemade Apple Cider"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Apple cider definitely falls into the &#8220;<em>homemade is always better<\/em>&#8221; category. You can buy all the store-bought cider you want and it will never come close to the quality you get by making your own. I just discovered this last week when I made homemade cider for the first time. Not only was it surprisingly easy (throw everything in a pot, let it simmer for a few hours, and strain), but I have never tasted cider quite this good. The apple flavors are bursting, while the fresh vanilla, orange, and spices compliment each other perfectly. <\/p>\n<p>Making homemade apple cider is the perfect family activity for these longer fall evenings. Promise me, sometime this holiday season, you <em>will<\/em> give this recipe a shot. Deal?<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Cider\" width=\"700\" height=\"1045\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3059\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-686x1024.jpg 686w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-364x543.jpg 364w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-608x908.jpg 608w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-313x467.jpg 313w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider-64x96.jpg 64w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Makes about 6 cups<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"content-box-green\">\n<h4 style=\"text-align: center;\">Ingredients:<\/h4>\n<div class=\"one-half first\">\n<ul>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">6 medium apples (any kind)<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">6 cups of filtered water<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1\/3 cup turbinado sugar or maple syrup (or to taste)<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1 cinnamon stick<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"one-half\">\n<ul>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1\/2 fresh vanilla bean (or 1 tbsp extract)<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">1 whole star anise<\/li>\n<li itemprop=\"recipeIngredient\">2 orange peel slices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Cider Ingredients\" width=\"700\" height=\"588\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3057\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-300x252.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-364x306.jpg 364w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-608x511.jpg 608w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-313x263.jpg 313w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-57x48.jpg 57w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Ingredients-114x96.jpg 114w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Step One<\/h4>\n<p>Wash and cut the apples into quarters. Add them to a large pot with about 6-7 cups of water and start heating. Meanwhile, throw in a cinnamon stick, half a vanilla bean (or some extract), 2 slices of orange peel (about 1 inch square), and some sweetener. <\/p>\n<p>Most cider recipes call for way too much sugar. Apples are naturally sweet, and you all know how much I hate sugar, so I only used about 1\/3 cup of turbinado sugar for all 7 cups of cider and it was plenty sweet for me. If you have more of a sweet tooth, however, feel free to add more.<\/p>\n<h4>Step Two<\/h4>\n<p>Leave the pot uncovered and bring to a boil. Allow to boil vigorously for about 30 minutes. Then, cover and let the cider simmer on lower heat for about 2 more hours. This would be a good time to make some healthy <a href=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/caramel-apple-cake-pops\/\" title=\"Healthy Caramel Apple Cake Pops\">two-ingredient caramel sauce<\/a> or some <a href=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/coconut-whipped-cream\/\" title=\"How to Make Coconut Whipped Cream\">coconut whipped cream<\/a> for the top. \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<h4>Step Three<\/h4>\n<p>After about 2 1\/2 hours of cooking, remove from the heat and allow to thoroughly cool. Then, using a handheld potato masher, turn the apples into applesauce inside the pot to fully release their flavors.<\/p>\n<p>Pour the cider through a strainer to remove all the apple pulp. You can either use any kitchen strainer and a wooden spoon to strain the liquid, or (recommended) you can filter through cheesecloth or a nut milk bag. <\/p>\n<p>Serve warm, either by itself or with some coconut whipped cream and caramel sauce. Store leftovers in the refrigerator in mason jars for 5-7 days. <\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Cider Wide\" width=\"700\" height=\"513\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3060\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-364x267.jpg 364w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-608x446.jpg 608w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-313x229.jpg 313w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-65x48.jpg 65w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Wide-131x96.jpg 131w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain.jpg\" alt=\"Apple Cider\" width=\"700\" height=\"1036\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-3058\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain.jpg 700w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-203x300.jpg 203w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-692x1024.jpg 692w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-364x539.jpg 364w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-608x900.jpg 608w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-313x463.jpg 313w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-32x48.jpg 32w, https:\/\/oneingredientchef.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Apple_Cider_Plain-65x96.jpg 65w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apple cider definitely falls into the &#8220;homemade is always better&#8221; category. 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