I shared this recipe about a year ago in one of the canning chats, but it came up again today so thought to share it with you all. Hope you enjoy it.

Note: this is just the recipe, follow the Ball canning instructions for canning apple juice if you are canning it. 😊

Recipe for mock apple cider [Apple juice flavored like cider]

Fill a stock pot to about 3/4 of the way with apples. [I use the cores and peels but you can use quartered apples if you desire ] Then fill the rest of the way up with cold water.

Cover, and over high heat bring to a rolling boil.

Boil hard for 5-10 minutes. [stirring often to keep from burning]

Cut off the heat, and let sit covered for at least 1 hour.

Using a masher or wooden spoon smash the apples somewhat.

Stain with a tea towel/flour sack squeezing out the juice. Discard the apple mush. Usually you'll get about 6-8 quarts of juice.

Put juice back into the pot.

[Now this part really depends on your preference; add more or less spice] I use 4 large cinnamon sticks [broken], 8-10 whole cloves, and about 1/4 cup of fresh ginger [peeled and diced]

Add spices to the juice and bring to a boil.

Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to an hour.

Strain out the spices.

Depending on how much juice you are making. I find that 3/4 cup of sugar per quart of juice; give or take, tastes best. [ I don't measure, just taste it till you like it.😄]

Add your sugar to the juice and return to a boil.

Then process as you would for canning standard apple juice.

For serving: I put it in a crockpot on low or keep warm with some fresh cranberries and a sliced orange (optional)

Also this is a feasting sort of beverage not an everyday drink. So don't get on me for all the extra sugar. :-)

If you try it out, let me know what you think.

This is our Thanksgiving and Christmas tradition to have this with pie and ice cream. So good!

Have a blessed day everyone.

Yours in Christ,

Delanie 🐝