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Spanish Sidra Cider served in a glass
Refreshing Spanish cider made from apples

Spanish-Style Homemade 'Sidra' Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Vegetarian & Vegan Dishes Drinks
Basque and Asturian 'Sidra' is more than a drink: it's cultural identity. The traditional 'escanciar' pouring technique—pouring from high up—isn't just for show. It aims to 'break' the cider against the glass, releasing aromas and natural carbonation. This recipe shows a simplified home method.
🕒 Prep Time 45 mins
⌛ Total Time 10 days
🍽️ Servings 6 servings
🔥 Calories 150 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Spanish

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Blender or juicer
  • Large bowl or bucket
  • Clean cheesecloth for straining
  • Swing-top bottles
  • Funnel

Instructions

1 ✓

Wash apples thoroughly, remove core and damaged parts, then dice them.

Tip: Definitely remove seeds as they can add bitter taste.
2 ✓

Blend apples with water in batches until you get a pulp.

Tip: Breaking down cells (blending) helps release juice and flavors.
3 ✓

Line a strainer with clean cloth, place over large bowl, and pour in pulp. Squeeze juice out thoroughly.

Tip: Be patient, gravity and strong squeezing help extract valuable juice. Compost dry pulp.
4 ✓

Dissolve sugar and yeast in extracted apple juice.

Tip: Yeast breaks down sugar into alcohol and carbon dioxide.
5 ✓

Add cinnamon and lemon peel, then cover vessel nicely (cloth + rubber band).

Tip: Macerating flavorings allows aromas to extract in alcoholic medium.
6 ✓

Let ferment at room temp for 7-10 days. Watch bubbling.

Tip: In active phase, liquid 'boils' and foams. When this subsides, it's nearing the end.
7 ✓

Strain juice again (for clarity), fill into sterile bottles, seal, and rest in fridge 2-3 days before drinking.

Tip: During cold rest, flavors 'round out' and harsh acids mellow.

Recipe FAQ

What apples should I choose?
For best results, mix varieties: include sweet, sour, and if you can find them, crabapples (astringent). This gives the cider body.
What is the cloudy layer at the bottom?
That's sediment (lees), consisting of dead yeast and fruit fibers. Completely natural, but pour carefully if you want a clear drink.

Ingredients

  • 4-5 lbs Mixed Apples (Sweet & Tart)
  • 1/2 cup Sugar
  • 2 cups Boiled Water, cooled
  • 1 packet Cider Yeast
  • 1 pc Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 pc Lemon (yellow peel only)