Homemade Spiced Cider
Nothing beats warm cider on a cold fall or winter night. Depending on your palette, you can create a sweet or tart cider blend.
Ingredients
- 8-10 New England Apples, quartered
- 1/2 – 3/4 cup sugar
- 4 tbsp cinnamon or 4 cinnamon sticks
- 4 tbsp allspice
Instructions
- Place apples in large stockpot. Fill with enough water to cover apples. Add sugar.
- Tie up spices in cheesecloth, and add this to apples and water. Boil one hour, uncovered.
- Simmer two hours, covered. Let cool.
- Remove spices and mash apples with potato masher. Strain over a large bowl.
- Store in refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for later use.