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Homemade cinnamon apple juice in a glass
Warm spiced apple juice

Homemade Cinnamon Apple Nectar

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Drinks
Homemade apple juice is in a different league than store-bought. We don't press it; we extract the flavor by simmering, like making a stock. Heat softens the cell walls, releasing pectin and natural sugars into the water to create a silky, rich 'apple nectar.'
🕒 Prep Time 15 mins
🍳 Cook Time 25 mins
⌛ Total Time 1 hr
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 130 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Large Pot
  • Fine Mesh Sieve or Cheesecloth
  • Ladle

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash apples thoroughly. Core them but leave the skin on. Chop into large chunks.

Tip: The skin holds tons of flavor and color (especially red apples), so don't peel them.
2 ✓

Place apples, water, and cinnamon sticks in a pot. Bring to a boil, then simmer gently for 20-25 minutes until apples are mushy.

Tip: Simmering preserves aromas better than a rolling boil.
3 ✓

Remove from heat. For pulpy juice, blend it. For clear juice, strain through a fine sieve.

Tip: Blending makes a thicker, more nutritious drink.
4 ✓

Stir in honey and lemon juice while warm.

Tip: Lemon brightens the flavor and acts as an antioxidant to keep the color bright.
5 ✓

Chill completely before serving.

Tip: Cold temperature suppresses sweetness, so if tasting while warm, make it slightly sweeter than you think you need.

Recipe FAQ

Why is it cloudy?
Boiled apples release fiber and pectin. For clear juice, let it drip through cheesecloth without squeezing.
Shelf life?
3-4 days in the fridge. Without preservatives, it ferments quickly.

Ingredients

  • 2.2 lbs Fresh Apples (mix of sweet and tart)
  • 6 1/4 cups Water
  • 2 sticks Cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp Honey or Sugar (to taste)
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice