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I was looking at some apple recipes this past weekend and a few of them mentioned “boiled cider.” I’ve never heard of that term before and I thought it was just heated up apple cider. I turned to my BFF, Google, and found out that boiled cider is actually boiled down apple cider and the result is a thick, syrupy consistency that brings out the apple flavor and it’s the quintessential kick off into Fall!

There actually isn’t a whole lot of work involved with making boiled cider. You just set it on the stove and let it reduce down for 4-5 hours. You just have to stir it every now and then but that’s it! You can literally walk away from it and watch a movie and a half – not to mention your entire house will smell like apple goodness. It sure beats buying a bottle of it for $11!

You can put boiled cider on pancakes, crisps, tarts, apple slices…the possibilities are endless! The recipe I’m sharing with you tomorrow requires boiled cider and it’s a yummy one!

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Boiled Cider

By: Julie Chiou

Boiled cider is basically Fall’s liquid gold. A thick, syrupy consistency from boiled down apple cider. You have to give this a try!

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: cup

Ingredients

▢ ½ gallon (1893 ml) fresh apple cider
▢ Sea salt, optional

Instructions

In a large, heavy stockpot, bring cider to a boil over high heat. Reduce to medium-low heat and cook uncovered for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
1/2 gallon (1893 ml) fresh apple cider
The boiled cider is done when it can coat the back of a spoon and the consistency is like maple syrup.
Transfer to a clean jar, cool, then use immediately or seal it tightly and store in the fridge indefinitely.
You can sprinkle some sea salt into the boiled cider to balance out the sweetness but this is COMPLETELY optional. Some like the salty/sweet flavors.
Sea salt

Notes

Source: The Washington Post

Nutrition

Serving: 1recipe, Calories: 871kcal, Carbohydrates: 214g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 2g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Sodium: 76mg, Potassium: 1912mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 182g

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67 Comments

Greg says:

February 9, 2020 at 6:06 pm

Great recipe. Very impressive Julie Very versatile sweet as well as savory.

Catherine says:

December 18, 2019 at 5:17 pm

Hello! I tried to make this, but after 6 hours, it reduced, but never thickened up. Any idea as to why that might be?
thanks!

1. Julie Wampler says:
  
  December 21, 2019 at 8:56 am
  
  i am not 100% certain but it may be the difference in apple cider and the quality of it. like some might have more or less sugars than others and more or less concentrated

Boiled Cider