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I feel like this is such a Sunday recipe.
I mean, what could be cozier than a giant pot of homemade apple cider just simmering away all day in your kitchen? Not much, and it’s the perfect thing to make on an autumn Sunday like today!
This is honestly one of my favorite recipes and it’s so easy. You really only need fresh apples and water to make cider, but I added a little cinnamon and maple for an extra flavor boost. I love the sweetness and autumn flavor the maple gives this cider and of course cinnamon is a must! Oh, and I threw in a pomegranate too. I felt like the addition of a little pomegranate juice could only make this cider even more delish! I used a crockpot to simmer down my cider, and cook it low and slow all day long. If you don’t have a crockpot, you can simmer the cider on the stove-top and then strain as directed.
If only I had some of this cider to sip on now as I sit here typing this! I’ve been working away all weekend on cookbook edits so my eyes are feeling a little weary at the moment. Too much computer screen time for sure! Today though, I have major plans to do some filming for new recipes videos for HBH. Hopefully I’ll get to spend a little time with my oldest brother Creighton too, who flew into town for my brother Red’s movie premiere in Aspen. I made Creighton his favorite gumbo for dinner on Friday night, complete with beer bread and cookie dough for dessert! It was the perfect meal for the first super cold night of year, and we all loved it.
How about you guys? What have you all been up to this weekend? Hoping you maybe picked some apples fresh off the tree and are armed and ready to make this cider?
Please say yes because you may not know it, but you really need this cider in your life this fall. It’s basically fall perfection in a cup and is delicious both warm or cold. It’s also great when used in recipes like this apple cider chicken and these salted caramel doughnuts.
YUMM!
Maple Apple Cider.
Ingredients
- 10-12 apples, quartered, I use honeycrisp and granny smith
- 1 pomegranate, quartered (optional)
- 1 orange, quartered
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon sticks, or 1 cinnamon
- 2-6 tablespoons maple syrup, depending on your taste
Instructions
- Add the apple, pomegranate, orange, cinnamon sticks and 2 tablespoons maple syrup to your crockpot. Immerse the ingredients with water (about 5-6 cups). Cover with a lid and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 4-5 hours. Alternately you can combine everything in a large soup pot and cook over medium heat for 3 hours or until the apples begin to break down.
- Carefully strain the mixture through a mesh strainer, discard the fruit and cinnamon sticks. If desired strain the cider one more time to remove any pulp. Taste and adjust the maple syrup to your liking. Serve warm or cold. Cider will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.
Nutrition
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Cheers to a great Sunday! 🙂
This sounds amazing! If I wanted to add alcohol to this to make it a warm cocktail, what would you suggest?
Hi! I would go for bourbon and then maybe tequila or vodka? But bourbon would be best. Thanks!
Who would have thought that making your own cider would be this simple?!?!
Right? I know! Thanks so much Mariana!?
OH WOW! Yum…… Such cozy vibes.
Haha right?! Thanks so much Emma!
Yum! This looks so cozy. I love those aluminum mugs, too
Thank you thank you!
I love apple cider, and this version sounds soo amazing. I can just imagine how incredible the cider would taste with maple!
Well I hope you love it! Thanks Andrea!
I was Blessed with 50# of a new to me Red variety of Apples.. will buy granny’s to add to this and make some. I am wondering when done, if i could freeze it? or possibly can it?
I am going to dry the apple slices, so I would have the option to make more of this cider later on..
thank you, tremendously anxious to try this Apple Cider our all time fav.
Yeah! That is amazing! I have never tried canning or freezing this, so I really cannot say for sure. I would think freezing would be fine, but I have never canned anything so that I am really unsure of. Let me know how it goes. Thanks!!
Truly the PERFECT fall drink. I love that you can have it hot or cold. I know pumpkin is your favorite fall flavor, but apple is mine!
Awesome! Well, I hope you love this one! Thanks!
Saving this for the coming cold days.
But curious to what movie Red is in??
Hey Nancy! Red is in a snowboarding movie called “Insight”… There is actually a part out on him today on TWsnow.com if you want to check it out!
Beautiful photos! The cider looks just perfect and I wish I could have a few sips right now! 🙂
Haha thank you so much Julie! ?
Wow! I can’t wait to try this
Awesome! I hope you love this one Natalie! Thanks!
YUM!!! So your brother Red is in a movie????
Hey Charlotte! Yes, Red is in a movie called “Insight”… There is a part out on him today on TWsnow.com if you want to check it out!! ?
Do you peel the apples and orange before putting them into the crockpot? This looks yummy!
Nope, no need to peel! Let me know if you have questions. Thanks!
This would be amazing right now. And as I already said on IG when you posted the pic there: the third pic is such a great mood pic for fall. You should do more of them.
Thanks so much Kat!!
Oh I never knew making your own apple cider was this easy! Thank you for sharing, will surely make this one because like you said, we enjoy this fall drink both warm and cold. I wish though that I still have some of the apples from my cousin’s trees, unfortunately I used them all already. Oh well, I guess store-bought will do! 😉 I wish we had some of that gumbo and beer bread!
Yay! I hope you love this Sheila! And store bought apples will work just great!? Thanks so much, Enjoy!!
Wow this looks amazing and such a good way to use those seasonal apples too! 🙂
Yes! Thank you Rhian!