Stovetop Apple Cider
Servings 2 quarts
Ingredients
- 10-12 apples
- 1-2 oranges
- 10-12 cups Water enough to cover everything
- 1 inch piece Ginger peeled
- 3-4 Cinnamon Sticks
- 1 teaspoon Nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon Cloves
- 1½ - 2 cups Brown sugar to taste
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Serve with cinnamon sticks extra apple slices
Instructions
- Chop up the apples and oranges, making sure all apple seeds are discarded, and add the fruit to the crockpot.
- Add the ginger, cinnamon sticks, spices, and sugar.
- Then add the water, just enough to cover everything. 10-12 cups of water should be enough, but the actual amount will depend on your slow cooker.
- Cook on high for 3-4 hours.
- Use a potato masher and mash down all of the ingredients in the water.
- Once mashed, strain the mixture with a fine strainer, or a cheesecloth, and discard the pulp.
- Stir in vanilla extract and then it is ready to serve.
- Using a ladle, pour your cider into separate glasses, add a cinnamon stick and a few apple slices and enjoy warm!
Notes
Use a mixture of red and green apples for best results. There is no need to peel or core the apples since the mixture will be strained.
Nutrition
Serving: 6ounces | Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 44g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 34g
