Austin Eastciders Pineapple Cider Recipe
Delicious pineapples and culinary apples blended for a refreshing experience.
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Ingredients
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Fruits
Fermentation
Flavoring
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Fruits
Peel, core, and chop the pineapple into small chunks. Core the culinary apples and chop them into quarters, leaving the skin on for added flavor.
Juicing
- 2
Juice the Fruits
In a juicer or blender, combine the chopped pineapple and culinary apples. Blend until smooth, then strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth to extract the juice. Collect the juice in a large bowl or pitcher.
Fermentation
- 3
- 4
Add Yeast
Sprinkle the yeast over the juice mixture and gently stir to incorporate. Allow the mixture to sit for about 10 minutes to hydrate the yeast.
- 5
Ferment
Cover the fermentation vessel with a clean cloth and secure it with a rubber band. Place it in a cool, dark place for 5 to 7 days, checking daily for bubbles, which indicate fermentation is occurring.
Flavoring
- 6
Add Flavorings
After the fermentation period, add the cinnamon stick and vanilla extract to the mixture. Stir gently and let it sit for an additional 1 to 2 days to infuse the flavors.
