Homemade Apple Cider

You can check out the recipe with photos here, but it's really easy!

• 6 Apples, any variety
  
• 7 Cups of Water
  
• 2 Cinnamon Sticks
  
• 1 Tbsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  
• 1/2 Cup of Pure Maple Syrup
  
• 2 Slices of Orange Peel
  
• 1 Whole Star Anise
  

First, wash your apples well, core them, and cut them into quarters. (No peeling required).

Add your water to a large pot and start heating on the stove. Add your apple pieces, cinnamon sticks, vanilla extract, orange peels, maple syrup, and the anise to the pot.

Leave your pot uncovered and bring the whole mixture to a boil. Allow the mixture to boil on high for about 30 minutes.

Turn the heat down to low and cover with a lid. Allow the mixture to simmer for 2 hours.

After the cider has been cooking for the 2 hours, remove from the heat and allow to cool for a few minutes.

Remove the cinnamon sticks, orange peels, and the star anise from the pot and discard.

Using a handheld blender, puree all of the apples into the cider. You don’t want any apple chunks in there, so puree well until the mixture is smooth and blended.

Pour into a glass and serve!

bon appetit