Cider Recipe
Keepsake “Farmhouse Blend”, Dundas, Minnesota 2024 (500mL)
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Optional Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Gather Ingredients
Collect all the ingredients required for the cider making process.
- 2
Prepare the Spices
If using fresh ginger, peel and slice it thinly. Set aside.
Cooking
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a medium saucepan, combine the fresh apple juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and water. If using, add the fresh ginger as well.
- 4
- 5
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the cider simmer for about 20 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld together.
- 6
Taste and Adjust
After 20 minutes, taste the cider. You can add more brown sugar for sweetness or additional spices if desired.
- 7
Strain Cider
Remove the saucepan from heat and use a fine mesh strainer to strain out the solids. Discard the spices.
- 8
