West Avenue Cider Recipe

Time3h

Serves10

unfiltered, dry, slight funk.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Apples
Wash and core the apples, then chop them into quarters. Keep the skins on for a more rustic flavor and color.
2
Juicing the Apples
Using a cider press or juicer, extract the juice from the chopped apples into a large clean container.
3
Mixing Ingredients
In a separate pot, combine the apple juice, sugar, and water. Heat gently until the sugar dissolves completely.
4
Adding Flavor
Add the cinnamon sticks to the mixture for flavor. Allow to cool down to room temperature.
5
Fermentation
Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a fermentation vessel and add the yeast. Seal the vessel with an airlock.
6
Fermenting Period
Allow the cider to ferment in a cool, dark place for about 2-4 weeks, checking regularly until fermentation has slowed down.
7
Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, siphon the cider into clean bottles, leaving some space at the top. Seal the bottles tightly.
8
Aging
Store the bottles in a cool, dark place for at least 2-3 months to develop flavor before enjoying.