Homemade Apple Cider
By: Ramya Manja
Published: Friday, January 22, 2010 - 11:07am

Ingredients




7 cider apples
1/2 teaspoon salt*
Pinch of Cardamom (Optional)
4 tablespoons brown sugar

Preparation

1 Select some good apples and peel with a vegetable peeler. 2 Cut them into pieces and make a fine puree using a blender, a little water can be added to make it a fine puree. 3 Heat the puree in a big pot, add more water if necessary to make it a thick liquid consistency.  4 Add 1/2 tsp salt, pinch of cardamom, brown sugar (check the sweetness of the puree before adding brown sugar). 5 Bring the puree to a boil and turn off the heat. 6 Refrigerate the apple cider after it cools down. This can be stored up to a month or two.

About


Apple Cider is typically made from the blends of several different apples to give it a balanced taste. Mixing different varieties or using one variety is based on personal preference.
Apple is an healthy choice and should be incorporated in the diet. As the popular saying goes, 'An Apple a Day Keeps the Doctor Away' truly justifies this. It has an abundant amount of anti-oxidants, posseses some vital minerals and vitamins which helps in strengthening the blood. It helps In preventing  disturbances related to liver and digestion & also helps in the prevention of kidney stones. 
*Salt helps in bringing out the sweetness from the apples.