Ep 12 - Brew Like an Egyptian (Apple Cider)

Did you hear? Betty bought some bitter apples, and we’ve found that an orange can be quite annoying. We are still celebrating some fall feelings - this week, we talk about Apple Cider! Do you know which apple is best for making homemade apple cider? We also learn how to win votes and intoxicate people. Hang around to hear us take a special Halloween quiz! Plus, our first ever listener competition? 

 

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RECIPE OF THE DAY

Homemade Crock-pot Apple Cider!

6 quart slow cooker (reduce the amounts for a smaller cooker)

8-10 medium size sweet apples (I like McIntosh, Empire, Golden Delicious, Pink Lady, and Braeburn, do NOT use Red Delicious apples)

1 orange

3 cinnamon sticks

1/2 TBSP whole cloves

2 tsp whole allspice

2 inch knob of fresh ginger (optional)

sweetener of choice, up to 1 cup (granulated sugar, brown sugar, honey, maple syrup, or combo)

 

INSTRUCTIONS

Chop apples and orange into large chunks keeping the peels on.

Put apples, orange, cinnamon, cloves, allspice, ginger in the slow cooker.

Fill the slow cooker with enough water to cover all of the apples. It should fill it pretty much to the brim of the pot.

Turn it on low and put the lid on.

Allow to brew for 8-12 hours. (12 hours is best and even longer would be fine too!)

Take a potato masher and mash all of the apples up. Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve or through cheesecloth for a more clear cider.

Add sweetener of choice to taste for your sweetness level.

Store left over cider in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

 

Links and Citations:

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/ancient-origins-apple-cider-180960662/

https://www.seriouseats.com/chris-lehault-5118607

https://www.britannica.com/story/was-johnny-appleseed-a-real-person

http://www.nationalapplemuseum.com/appleciderandmore.html

https://www.triviagenius.com/brief-history-of-american-apple-cider/X1uyim15UQAH9iQi

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/59048/11-ways-hard-cider-shaped-american-history

https://www.buzzfeed.com/stitchcupcake46/get-in-the-spooky-spirit-and-well-tell-you-which-2akdob8fmx