Re: "Northern" Apple Cider
Posted: Sat Oct 20, 2012 12:26 pm
Sounds pretty easy... I'll have to give it a go. Thanks :-)RottenApple wrote:Sure. Get all the ingredients. Personally I prefer going organic and we are members of several local co-ops. Slice up 2-3 oranges (can also add 2-3 sliced lemons) per gallon of apple juice. Place juice, orange/lemon slices, 24-32 whole cloves & whole allspice berries, and 2-4 cinnamon sticks (roughly broken up) into a large pot (or appropriate sized pot/pan for the amount you are making). Slowly bring the cider up to a rolling boil. As soon as it starts to boil, reduce to a simmer. Let simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring frequently. Filter out the cloves, allspice, orange/lemon, and cinnamon and serve directly or allow to cool and refrigerate for later.SewTexas wrote:that sounds wonderful!!! got a more specific recipe? sounds like it would be good for the holidays
You can sweeten it by the cup (our preferred method) or all at once. It is better to sweeten it while hot, so if you are going to refrigerate,sweeten first. As for what to sweeten it with, that's up to you. My family likes honey, stevia (raw and granulated), maple syrup (it's my ex-Yankee wife who really loves this one), and other natural sweeteners.