Homemade Apple Cider
Homemade Apple Cider simmers fresh apples with sugar, cinnamon, and allspice until the fruit breaks down into a fragrant, cozy brew. Strained until clear, it delivers a balanced sweetness and warm spice that’s perfect for crisp evenings, holiday gatherings, or a comforting mug anytime.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs
- Serves16
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Homemade Apple Cider, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 33 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 66
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 36
- Inflammatory
- 18
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place the apples in a large stockpot; cover them with water by at least 2 inches. Stir in the sugar, cinnamon, and allspice. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil, uncovered, for 1 hour. Reduce the heat to low; cover and simmer for 2 hours.
- 3
Strain the apple mixture through a fine-mesh sieve; discard the solids. Drain the cider again through a sieve lined with cheesecloth.
- 4
Serve warm or refrigerate the cider until cold.
- 5
Enjoy!
- Calories 99.15 kcal Low Source 5%
- Protein 0.14 g Low Source 0%
- Carbohydrate 26.79 g 10%
- Total Fat 0.29 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.17 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.61 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 3.52 mg Low Source 0%
- Dietary Fiber 3.72 g Moderate 13%
- Total Sugars 21.61 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 3.86 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 0.01 mg Low Source 0%
- Potassium 5.79 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.93 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Homemade Apple Cider is made with 5 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 3 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Sliced Apples, and Sugar. Each serving provides about 99.15 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Homemade Apple Cider made of?
- The main ingredients are Ground Allspice, Ground Cinnamon, Sliced Apples, Sugar, Water. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Homemade Apple Cider?
- About 3 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 99.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Homemade Apple Cider easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Homemade Apple Cider healthy?
- Homemade Apple Cider has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 99.15 calories and 0.14 g of protein, or 0% of the Daily Value. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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