Jul 14 2026
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Wild State Cider Recipe

Inspired by Downtowner Woodfire Grill
Time2h
Serves6

Make Wild State Cider Recipe in just 2h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Base Ingredients

Flavorings and Additions

Method

Preparation of Base

  1. 1

    Prepare the Apple Juice

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the fresh pressed apple juice with water and granulated sugar. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

  2. 2

    Add Lemon Juice

    Mix in the lemon juice to the apple juice mixture for added tanginess.

  3. 3

    Activate the Yeast

    In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in a few tablespoons of the apple juice mixture. Allow it to sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.

Fermentation Process

  1. 4

    Combine and Ferment

    Pour the activated yeast into the large bowl with the apple juice mixture. Stir well to combine. Cover the bowl with a clean cloth and let it sit at room temperature for 48 hours to ferment.

Flavoring

  1. 5

    Add Spices

    After 48 hours of fermentation, add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir well.

  2. 6

    Sweeten with Honey

    Drizzle the honey into the mixture and stir until fully incorporated.

Bottling

  1. 7

    Bottle the Cider

    Using a fine mesh strainer, pour the cider into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.

  2. 8

    Age the Cider

    Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for at least 2 weeks to allow the flavors to meld and the cider to carbonate.

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