Making Cider

Can't seem to do enough with all these apples! My Uncle's simple cider recipe came in very handy - I hope it tastes as good as his. We don't have a cider press so this recipe is ideal and neighbours have been asking for it.

Step 1 - cut the apples into quarters

Step 2 - pop them into the mixer if you have one to chop them finely if not it's a longer job by hand

Step 3 - put the apple into a large bucket and add the water, sugar, lemon juice and rind and grated root ginger if wanted

Step 4 - Stir twice daily for 3 weeks

The proportions of the recipe given to me were as follows:-

Steve's Cider Recipe

3 lbs apples

3 lemons

2 lb sugar
fresh grated ginger (optional)

Chop complete apples and put through blender

Place in bucket/ container add 6 pints water,lemon zest& juice and sugar

Stir twice daily for 3 weeks

Sieve and bottle (not too early as very lively...)

I actually multiplied it all to do 30 pounds of apples.

Will let you know how it turns out!