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Crock Pot Hard Apple Cider Recipe

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Crockpot Apple Cider Easy Slow Cooker Recipe
Crockpot Apple Cider Easy Slow Cooker Recipe from lifemadesweeter.com

Description

Making hard apple cider from scratch is a great way to enjoy the taste of homemade cider without worrying about the process of fermentation. This crock pot hard apple cider recipe is an easy way to make your own hard apple cider that has a delicious flavor and a smooth finish. With this recipe, you can make a delicious hard cider in just a few hours with minimal effort. The result is a flavorful and refreshing hard cider that you can enjoy at any time.

Prep Time

This hard apple cider recipe requires just a few minutes of prep time. You will need to gather your ingredients and prepare the crock pot. The scrubbing and sanitizing of the crock pot is the most important step to ensure that your hard apple cider is free of any bacteria or wild yeast. Once you have everything ready, you can start the brewing process.

Cook Time

This hard apple cider recipe takes about 3 hours in the crock pot. During this time, the sugars in the apples will be converted into alcohol and the cider will reach its desired alcohol content. During this time, you will want to check the crock pot every 30 minutes to make sure that the cider is not boiling. Once the desired alcohol content is reached, you can turn off the crock pot and let the cider cool before serving.

Ingredients

  • 2 gallons of fresh apple cider
  • 1 cup of apple juice concentrate
  • 1 packet of dry wine yeast
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 1 teaspoon of yeast nutrient
  • 1/4 teaspoon of pectic enzyme
  • 1 campden tablet

Instructions

  1. Sanitize the crock pot and all equipment that will come into contact with the cider.
  2. Add the cider, apple juice concentrate, sugar, yeast nutrient and pectic enzyme to the crock pot.
  3. Crush the campden tablet and add it to the crock pot.
  4. Stir the mixture until all the ingredients are combined.
  5. Add the dry wine yeast and stir to combine.
  6. Cover the crock pot and set it on low heat.
  7. Check the cider every 30 minutes and make sure that it is not boiling.
  8. Once the desired alcohol content is reached (about 12-14%), turn off the crock pot and let the cider cool.
  9. Pour the cooled cider into bottles, seal and store in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks.
  10. Enjoy!

Equipment

  • Crock pot
  • Large spoon or ladle
  • Bottles
  • Funnel
  • Thermometer

Notes

This recipe is designed to make a hard cider with an alcohol content between 12-14%. If you want a higher alcohol content, you can add additional sugar when adding the cider and apple juice concentrate. You can also add additional yeast if you want a higher alcohol content.

Nutrition: Per Serving

  • Calories: 160
  • Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 24 g
  • Protein: 0 g
  • Sugar: 14 g
  • Alcohol: 12-14%

Recipe Tips

  • Make sure to sanitize all equipment that will come into contact with the cider.
  • Check the cider every 30 minutes to make sure that it is not boiling.
  • For a higher alcohol content, you can add additional sugar and yeast.
  • Let the cider cool before bottling and store in a cool, dark place for at least two weeks before enjoying.
  • For a sweeter cider, you can add additional sugar during the brewing process.

Making hard apple cider at home is a great way to enjoy the taste of homemade cider without worrying about the process of fermentation. This crock pot hard apple cider recipe is an easy way to make your own hard apple cider that has a delicious flavor and a smooth finish. With this recipe, you can make a delicious hard cider in just a few hours with minimal effort. The result is a flavorful and refreshing hard cider that you can enjoy at any time.


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