A Recipe for Homemade Apple Cider

I found this recipe at this blog and it is a perfect recipe to make for a party with some friends. It isn't a very hard recipe for such a great reward at the end, and to make it even better I'd toss a little bit of my favorite booze in each one to have a better time. Sailor Jerry sounds like the perfect addition to me!

Apple Cider Mmmmmm

Wash and dry the apples. Make sure to thoroughly dry the apples. You don't want the apple to slip out of your hand! Using a sharp knife, carefully trace a center around the edge of the apple and use a spoon to scoop out the insides.

Ingredients
12 apples (Granny smith, gala, Red delicious), insides only
1 orange, cut into quarters
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 cinnamon sticks (more for garnishing)
1/2 nutmeg
1/2 Tbsp cloves
1/2 Tsp whole allspice
Water, to cover the apples

• Set aside the 'apple cups'. You can sprinkle lemon juice over the apples to prevent browning. 
• Bring the apple pulp, water, orange quarters, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, nutmeg, cloves, and whole allspice to a boil. 
• Stir occasionally and allow to simmer for 2 hours.
• Using a potato masher or a fork, mash the apples and oranges until soft. 
• Allow the cider to come to room temperature before straining.

Apple cider is commonly served warm but I like to enjoy it chilled with a little of Sailor Jerry's.

Try these Apple Cider Cups this holiday, it's a great entertaining piece and a conversation starter at parties. Pop the apple cups in the oven or fridge to serve warm or chilled. Garnish with a cinnamon stick, which doubles as a stirring stick.