Classic Homemade Apple Cider

Name: Classic Homemade Apple Cider
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 3 h
Total time: 3 h 15 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 10 large apples, quartered; 1 orange, sliced; 4 cinnamon sticks; 1 tablespoon whole cloves; 1 tablespoon whole allspice; 1/2 cup brown sugar; Water to cover

This warm and spiced apple cider is the ultimate drink for crisp autumn days.

By Enzo81 Kitchen· American· October 18, 2026

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Prep

15 minutes

Cook

3 hours

Total

3 hours 15 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about the smell of apples and cinnamon simmering on the stove when the weather turns cold. It is a simple recipe that feels like a hug in a mug and always makes the house smell wonderful.

You can easily customize this by adding more or less sweetener depending on how tart your apples are. I recommend using a mix of apple varieties to get the best depth of flavor in every sip.

Ingredients

10 large apples, quartered
1 orange, sliced
4 cinnamon sticks
1 tablespoon whole cloves
1 tablespoon whole allspice
1/2 cup brown sugar
Water to cover

8Instructions

1
Place the quartered apples and orange slices into a large pot.
2
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, and allspice into the pot.
3
Pour in enough water to cover the fruit by at least two inches.
4
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
5
Simmer for about two hours until the apples are very soft.
6
Mash the fruit with a potato masher to release all the juices.
7
Simmer for another hour then strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve into a large pitcher.
8
Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves completely and serve warm.

Tips

Store your leftover cider in a glass jar in the refrigerator for up to one week. You can reheat it on the stove with a fresh cinnamon stick for an extra cozy touch. If you have guests, add a splash of bourbon or rum to their mugs.

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