Kc Bier Apfel Cider Recipe
A semi-sweet, crisp, and effervescent apple cider.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Fermentation Ingredients
Carbonation Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Apples
Wash and core the fresh apples, then chop them into small pieces.
Cook the Mixture
In a large pot, combine the chopped apples, water, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon sticks. Heat on medium until the mixture starts to simmer.
Simmer
Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally to ensure the sugar dissolves and the apples soften.
Fermentation
Strain the Mixture
After simmering, strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean fermentation vessel, discarding the solids.
Add Yeast and Nutrient
Cool the strained liquid to room temperature, then add the champagne yeast and yeast nutrient. Stir gently to combine.
Ferment
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and set it in a dark, cool place for about 1 to 2 weeks, or until fermentation slows down.
Carbonation
Prepare for Bottling
Once fermentation is complete, dissolve the priming sugar in a small amount of boiling water and let it cool.
Bottle the Cider
Add the priming sugar solution to the fermented cider, then transfer the cider into clean bottles, leaving some headspace.
Cap the Bottles
Cap the bottles and store them at room temperature for about 1 to 2 weeks for carbonation.
Serving
Chill and Serve
Once carbonated, chill the bottles in the refrigerator and serve cold for a refreshing KC BIER Apfel Cider.
