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Ingredients
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Cider Base
Additional Flavoring
Method
Preparation of Cider Base
- 1
Prepare the Cherries
Wash the fresh cherries thoroughly, remove the stems and pits, then roughly chop them.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the chopped cherries, apple juice, water, brown sugar, and lemon juice. Stir well to dissolve the sugar.
- 3
Add Spices
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the mixture. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat.
- 4
Simmer the Mixture
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. This allows the flavors to meld.
Fermentation Process
- 5
Cool the Mixture
After simmering, remove the pot from heat and allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
- 6
Add Yeast
Once cooled, sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently to combine.
- 7
Transfer to Fermentation Vessel
Pour the mixture into a sanitized fermentation vessel, leaving some space at the top for foaming.
- 8
Seal and Store
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and store it in a cool, dark place for about 1 to 2 weeks, or until fermentation is complete.
Bottling and Serving
- 9
Bottle the Cider
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the cider into sanitized bottles, leaving about an inch of headspace.
- 10
Cap the Bottles
Cap the bottles securely and let them carbonate at room temperature for an additional week.
- 11
Chill and Serve
After carbonation, chill the cider in the refrigerator and serve cold. Enjoy your homemade Cinderblock Cherry Cider!
