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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!
Boiled Cider
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
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Great recipe. Very impressive Julie Very versatile sweet as well as savory.
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!
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