Stem Cider, Real Dry Recipe
Make Stem Cider, Real Dry Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Fermentation Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Apples
Wash the fresh apples thoroughly to remove any dirt or pesticides. Cut them into quarters, removing the seeds and stems.
- 2
Juicing the Apples
Using a cider press or a juicer, extract the juice from the apple quarters until you have about 10 cups of fresh apple juice.
- 3
Mixing the Juice
In a large mixing bowl, combine the freshly pressed apple juice, water, and lemon juice. Stir well to ensure all ingredients are evenly mixed.
Fermentation
- 4
Prepare for Fermentation
Transfer the apple juice mixture into a fermentation vessel, leaving some space at the top for the foam that will form during fermentation.
- 5
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the champagne yeast over the juice mixture. Allow it to sit for about 10 minutes before stirring gently to incorporate the yeast.
- 6
Add Sugar
Add 0.5 cups of sugar to the mixture and stir well until fully dissolved. This will help in the fermentation process.
- 7
Seal and Store
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark place. Allow the cider to ferment for about 2 to 4 weeks or until fermentation activity has slowed.
