Laird's Straight Applejack 86 - Cider Brandy Recipe
Make Laird's Straight Applejack 86 - Cider Brandy Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Cider Base
Fermentation
Distillation
Method
Cider Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Apples
Wash and core the fresh apples, then chop them into small pieces. Place them in a large pot.
- 2
Add Water and Sugar
Pour 2 cups of water over the chopped apples and add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Stir well to combine.
- 3
- 4
Cook the Mixture
Heat the mixture over medium heat until it comes to a simmer. Allow it to simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 5
Cool the Mixture
Remove the pot from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Fermentation Process
- 6
Prepare for Fermentation
Once the apple mixture has cooled, transfer it to a fermentation vessel.
- 7
Add Yeast
Sprinkle 1 packet of champagne yeast over the apple mixture and stir gently to incorporate.
- 8
Seal and Ferment
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and let it sit in a dark, warm place for 1-2 weeks until fermentation is complete.
Distillation Process
- 9
Prepare for Distillation
Once fermentation is complete, pour the fermented cider through a fine strainer to remove solids.
- 10
Add Activated Charcoal
Add 1 cup of activated charcoal to the strained liquid to filter impurities.
- 11
Distill the Cider
Distill the cider in a suitable distillation apparatus according to your equipment's instructions.
- 12
Collect the Distillate
Collect the distillate, which will be your applejack, and allow it to age for a smoother flavor.
