Apple Cider

Ingredients:⁠
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10-12 medium apples, quartered (skin on)⁠
1 gallon water⁠
2 cinnamon sticks⁠
1 teaspoon whole cloves⁠
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg⁠
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger⁠
Monk fruit sweetener, to taste⁠

Instructions:⁠
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Combine Ingredients: In a large stockpot, combine the quartered apples, water, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger.⁠
Simmer: Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, for 2-3 hours, or until the apples are soft and the liquid is fragrant.⁠
Strain: Strain the liquid through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth to remove the apple pulp and spices.⁠
Sweeten with Monk Fruit: Add monk fruit sweetener to the strained cider to your desired sweetness level. Taste and adjust as needed.⁠
Serve: Serve hot or chilled.