Sunday, November 4, 2012

apple cider...

I was inspired by one of my relatives and longtime neighbor of my parents, Judy, for this next project.  She has a wonderful orchard and is known for her apple juice.  When I had a chance to buy a basket of apples, I jumped on it with thoughts of apple juice and hard cider in my head.



With Judy's guidance and advice I started the project yesterday. I sliced and cored 4 quarts of apples. I boiled 4 quarts of water with 4 teaspoons of Cream of Tarter. I mixed them all together and let it set for 24 hours. I chopped up the apple cores and gave them to the worms.
  
Twenty four hours later I looked at what I had.  I boiled the apples in the water they sat in.  Then I pureed the apples.  I poured the water and puree through a strainer.  Then reboiled the juice adding 3/4 cup of brown sugar, 1 t. of cinnamon, 1/2 t. nutmeg, and 1/2 t. of cloves per gallon of cider. 

One gallon is going to become hard cider and the other gallon was canned in quart jars for those cold winter days.
While I was waiting for things to set and boil, I worked on finishing up the blocks for my quilt.  I have 4 more blocks to make and then I'm on to the next phase.

I taste tested the cider and it turned out perfectly. I don't think I would have been brave enough to try this endeavor if I didn't have Judy as support. It was fun and I can't wait for company this winter.



 
I haven't figured out what to do about uploading photos, but this time it let me.

14 comments:

  1. I've made just plain apple juice before and canned it but never apple cider. Thanks for sharing the recipe ~ I'm going to try it next year:) I can tell already your quilt is going to be AWESOME! Love the pattern and color combinations.

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  2. I LOVE fresh apple cider. Yumm. Yours looks delicious.

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  3. The blocks of your quilt look neatly stiched and well made and the cider appeared to be produced by an expert.

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  4. Oh I love your quilt and I can't wait to come for a visit:) B

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  5. Morning.....yum yum...looks good......love your quilt....me loves quilts so.....Blessings Francine.

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  6. Yumm...home made cider. I never heard of this recipe, and have never tried anything like it, but it sounds good!

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  7. Your cider recipe sounds easy enough for even me, so I'm going to attempt it with Your support. Thanks in advance.
    A cup of that, warmed and snuggled under your pretty quilt, and Bring on Winter.
    Stay comfy-cozy.
    BlessYourHeart

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  8. Your cider sounds fantastic! I recently tried some hot apple wine at a winery - it tasted like cider and I really enjoyed it.

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  9. Sounds very refreshing, I have done this with peelings when canning them.

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  10. That looks delicious, and sounds much easier to make then I thought.

    I am in the process of making apple butter with the apples we have from a friend, it's really a great taste.

    Jen

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  11. I have never made it I am going to have to try it, I thought you had to have a press. Silly me.
    It looks wonderful.

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  12. That sounds awesome!! I'll bet that tastes fantastic! Lucky dog!

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  13. I have a dear friend with a cider press that I was the lucky recipient of her endeavors. This will be wonderful in the winter with mulling spices and snuggled in the beautiful quilt. XOXO

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  14. I just found you through The Country Homemaker! What a beautiful blog you have. I am going to spend some time here this morning and also check out some of the other blogs on your sidebar. I already follow a few of them, but many are new.

    Please stop by Fresh Eggs Daily if you have a moment. Lisa www.fresh-eggs-daily.com

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