Strongbow Original Dry Apple Cider Recipe

Preparation

1. 1

   Prepare the Apples

   Wash and chop the fresh apples into quarters, removing any stems and bad spots.

2. 2

   Juicing

   Place chopped apples in a juicer or press to extract the juice into a large pot or fermenter.

3. 3

   Mix the Ingredients

   In a large pot, combine the apple juice, water, sugar, acid blend, and pectic enzyme. Stir until the sugar is fully dissolved.

4. 4

   Add Campden Tablets

   Crush the Campden tablets and add them to the mixture. Let it sit for 24 hours to kill any wild yeast.

5. 5

   Add Yeast

   After 24 hours, sprinkle the yeast over the mixture and stir gently to combine.

6. 6

   Fermentation

   Cover the fermenter with an airlock and allow the cider to ferment in a cool, dark place for 4 to 6 weeks.

7. 7

   Bottling

   Once fermentation is complete, siphon the cider into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top, and seal with caps or corks.

8. 8

   Aging

   Allow the bottles to age in a cool, dark place for at least another month for the flavors to develop.

9. 9

   Enjoy

   Chill the cider and serve cold, enjoying the crisp, refreshing taste of your homemade Strongbow Original Dry Apple Cider.