Apple Cider Recipe

Ingredients

• apples, cored and sliced8
• orange, sliced1
• organic apple juice1 cup
• apple cider vinegar¼ cup
• cinnamon1 tablespoon
• ground clove½ tablespoon
• cinnamon sticks2
• maple sugar¼ cup
• Water, to cover by 2–3 inches

Method

1. Place all ingredients in a stockpot. Cover with water so it's two to three inches above the mixture.
2. Bring to a boil and then cook at low heat for 3 hours.
3. Remove oranges and mash the apples in the stockpot, using a potato masher.
4. In a cheese or nut milk bag, add in apple cider mixture over a medium mixing bowl and strain the liquids from the solids. Alternatively, use a mesh strainer and press down on the mixture to squeeze as much liquid out as possible. Either way, toss the solid mixture afterwards ... or use in your compost!
5. Pour out a glass or two! Then store in a glass pitcher and refrigerate for up to three months.

Swaps & notes

Store in fridge. If you want to serve it warm, heat up in a small saucepan over low heat until it’s reached the desired temperature.