Wash and chop the apples into quarters, removing any stems or leaves.

Prepare the Apples

Using a juicer or a food processor, extract the apple juice. Strain through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove solids.

Juicing the Apples

In a large pot, combine the fresh apple juice, water, granulated sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Stir until the sugar is dissolved.

Mix the Ingredients

Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature. Once cooled, sprinkle the yeast over the mixture without stirring. Let it sit for 10 minutes.

Add Yeast

Cover the pot with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band. Let it ferment at room temperature for about 1-2 weeks, stirring gently every few days.

Fermentation

After fermentation, strain the cider again to remove any remaining solids. Pour the cider into clean bottles and seal them tightly.

Bottling

For carbonation, add a small amount of sugar (1 tsp per bottle) before sealing. Allow bottles to sit at room temperature for another week.

Carbonation (optional)

Chill the bottles in the refrigerator before serving. Enjoy your homemade Downeast Original Cider!

Refrigerate and Serve

Fresh Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

Granulated Sugar

Water

Yeast (Champagne or Cider Yeast)

Cinnamon Sticks

Lemon Juice

Downeast Original Cider

Make Downeast Original Cider Recipe in just 3h . Boston, Ma, 5.1%abv

Downeast Original Cider

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