How To Make Homemade Boiled Cider | aka Apple Molasses

[@love-qw5jq]

Making this right now, my whole house smells SO good. Thank you for sharing your videos. It's easier for my brain to follow than the book. ❤

[@cynthiamolenaar770]

Dutch appelstroop, just juice a bunch of apples and reduce it. We make a really thick one and use it as a spread on fresh bread or in stews.

[@ICanCU88]

Cider is finally in stock at my store so I decided to try making boiled cider myself instead of paying for it and Im so happy I did. Its delecious and I cant wait to put in a pie or over some buttermilk biscuits. Thank you so much for making this video!

[@cbordes1]

Made this today-----it's fantastic. What an explosion of apple taste. This was my first time making it and I was nervous about boiling it down too much, so I used the chopstick you suggested and marked out the one-eighth level and then I took it off immediately when it got to that point even though I didn't see the amber bubbles, and it turned out perfectly..............Thank you so much for your wonderful instructions. I'm going to try the syrup next.

[@janetwestrup411]

Absolutely love your apple molasses and chunky applesauce recipe. Even saved them. My baby apple trees came into their first crop and I’m canning applesauce, canned spiced apples, and want to add your apple molasses! Thanks for sharing!

[@BostonBorn]

Am I the only one who loved the rooster shape the cider made on that plate? 🐓😍😂

[@ebetg4191]

i read this before seeing it and lowkey thought it was a euphemism lol, but it really did look like a rooster!!

[@nanasyrian3616]

Very nice 👌 We make it Here in the middle east too but not from Apple but dates or grapes

[@gyn4762]

Thanks for sharing. I'm in Alberta and now planning on trying this.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Gyn Reimer you’ll love it! 😊

[@joannesorg2963]

I finished making the boiled apple cider. Oh my goodness!! It is soooo goood. Thank you. I can't wait to try it on something other than my fingertip.

[@smileytow1925]

Thanks for this recipe! Two years ago I made boiled pear juice. I was making pear sauce for my mother in law with pears from her tree and ended up with juice that I cooked down. It was very good and thick. I knew about boiled apple juice from the King Author site. First Saturday in October we have an apple event in a neighboring town ( where I grew up and my mom still lives there) I will have to get some fresh squeezed apple cider and try this. Thanks for sharing

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Smiley Tow pear sounds amazing! 💕

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[@shonnaash6458]

Hi carol, I made your boiled apple cider and the way it went over at my house was a surprise. I did 2 gallons that would last over the winter, my husband asked what will you do with all that cider? Besides the other uses I told him about the drink, it went over so well I just call the orchard if I can get 4 more gallons. Now everyone wants it, thank you so much it is the best, did put it in my applesauce.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

That’s awesome 😊

[@johnwhitehead3685]

Great video, I've got some on the stove right now. I have 13 gallons of cider that I pressed from 3 1/2 bushels of apples yesterday and was looking for different ways to use it. I'm canning some and maybe making some hard cider and I'm definitely going to be boiling some!

[@cindynicholson3270]

I so enjoy watching your videos!! You are a great teacher! You explain things so well it makes it easy for me and others to understand what to do!!! Now this apple cider syrup looks delish!!! I’m gonna have to get on line to see if I can find some cider that I can have shipped here. 💜💜💜💜

[@soniakolesar6703]

Sounds delicious I can’t wait to make this recipe.

[@ashleywood7182]

Where has this been my whole life!

[@DLRyoung]

I’m going to have to hunt for this, it’s coming up to Summer here. Thanks for sharing!

[@plhartley]

Looks delicious and it looks like I need to make a trip to the farmer's market.

[@HeavensEssentials]

I have some delicious Yates apple cider still in my freezer it is the most delicious apple cider. I will be defrosting it to make this boiled apple cider, Thank you for the video.

[@jilldecker573]

Hi, Carol, I just LOVE your videos and recipes! We took our 5 gkiddos and their parents and picked apples and pressed our own cider at some good friends home this weekend, quite an experience! We pressed 7 gals of cider, I made two batches this afternoon, took 3-1/2 hrs and yielded 2 full pints, so yummy!😋 I didn't have to skim while cooking or run thru cheesecloth as our friend has a great filtration system...that was really nice. I'm looking forward to seeing you share some tasty recipes with us so "I can get my boiled cider on!"😊

[@jilldecker573]

By the way, I'm from Michigan ✋

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

jill decker that’s awesome! I used it in the Apple Bourbon BBQ Sauce video, Awesome Apple Pie video and Not Your Mommas Apple Sauce video 😉. If non of those appeal to you it’s delish stirred into oatmeal, added to baked beans for a fall twist, or mixed with maple syrup for pancakes and waffles. 😍

[@janinejohnson1898]

I have purchased boiled cider and it adds a wonderful something-something to apple pie filling! I love the idea of making my own and will definitely give it a try. Thank you!☮️

[@janicelembo9093]

Mine is hard as a brick today 😢

[@Inkdraft]

Just went to my local orchard this morning and bought two gallons. Also bought cider donuts. Yum. Looking forward to making this tomorrow. Put some in your donut recipe-best donuts ever. I would think that one could use pasteurized apple cider since once it's boiled it's pasteurized anyway. But maybe not so much on the additives and preservatives that are usually in grocery store ciders.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Inkdraft I’ve done it with pasteurized and it was fine. I read somewhere that the preservatives concentrate when you boil it down so I was trying to avoid negative feedback by using the unpasteurized with no preservatives 😉. I don’t know if that’s even true so I was just trying to avoid the issue altogether 😊

[@kimberlynance2711]

Hello Carol, My sister and I made fresh pressed apple cider a couple years ago and canned it. I still have some and was wondering if I could use that. Thanks for another great recipe and video!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

kimberly nance I don’t see why you couldn’t. I’d love to know how it turns out 😉

[@janicesnyder5649]

Thanks going to try this. I am in Ohio too, I am new to your channel stumbled across your channel. Thank you!

[@cindyengland2437]

Good I want to try it

[@Paterson5100]

Hi from Scotland. I picked some apples today and will be making this when I press them. I've never heard of boiled cider before so I'm really looking forward to trying it. Great video, thanks.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Paterson5100 hi from Scotland! Finding out where all of you are from makes me smile. I sometimes forget how far reaching KZbin can be 😊. You’ll love this. It’s such a treat, fun to make and delicious to use 😍

[@MamaZsTexasKitchen]

That looks SO good!!

[@mcomeslast]

Had to get a bottle of apple juice but that’s all I have access to at the moment. I was going to do it today, but Tuesday I will be home all day. I’m wanting to make an apple bourbon cake as rich as Tortuga rum cakes are.

[@estherl8163]

I’m really happy I found your channel (just recently). This is the second recipe I’m making in such a short time.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Glad you are here 😊

[@estherl8163]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I just finished the boiled cider. Wow, this is a real treat! 😋 Thank You!

[@edwardanderson7003]

Thank you for your videos, Carol. I really enjoy them. I have a friend bringing me some apple cider from a cider mill in upstate New York. I will be giving boiled cider a try. What do you call that container that you put it in?I will be giving some of this away and I feel a 1 pt. masons jar will be too big. Thanks again!!!!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

They are swing top bottles. Here’s my link amzn.to/3ESqyNA

[@thatsourlife4855]

Yummy can’t wait to see the recipes

[@brendastrandrigdon6201]

If can get my hands on it, I'm making it 👍 not many Apple orchards in n.w. Florida.😒

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Brenda Strand Rigdon if you can’t get fresh cider you can use pasteurized. I’ve used both. Purists will say no and that the flavor is different. I didn’t really find that to be the case. And there’s the issue of preservatives. If preservatives don’t bother you, use what’s available to you. Either way it’s delish and makes your house smell amazing while making it 😉. 💕

[@michellerhodes5477]

I just found your channel and I've been binge watching. I am very much enjoying your content so you have a new subscriber here. I'm also a fellow Ohioan.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Michelle Rhodes thank you for watching and supporting my channel 😊. O H... 💕

[@michellerhodes5477]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I - O !!!

[@debbiealtman4572]

Need to try this. Have a wonderful week. TFS.🤗

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Debbie altman you too 🤗

[@debbiealtman4572]

Thrifty Chic Housewife 🤗

[@kristiaaker9426]

Hi Carol, how long is this good for in the refrigerator? Thank you, I'm really enjoying your channel!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

6 months-1 year

[@kristiaaker9426]

Thank you so much for your reply! I just finished making some apple cider boil! I was blessed to find a local farmer who made some organically. It turned out beautiful. You're instructions are easy to follow, and I took a page out of your play book. I added vanilla bean past. Wow it's just has an amazing taste! Thank you so much Carol! I Love your recipes! ♥

[@lisam4327]

Hi Carol, just watched your wonderful video. I was wondering if this can be canned and the time required. I would like to have it on my shelf for your apple pie filling recipe.

[@lisam4327]

Hi Carol, I finally got to Barbi's comment and question. Up to one year in fridge.

[@chocolatevegangirl1056]

You never disappoint 🥰

[@agmesquire]

Great video! I'm going to grab jugs of cider soon, follow your suggestions, and make some desserts.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Andrew Canuck You will love it! 😊

[@lynndeeds-e9r]

Hi Carol. So in my state, i was informed by an orchard that it is illegal for raw, unpasteurized cider in our state. ( cannot remember where that order comes from.)With that in mind, how would I make this? Thank you.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Unpasteurized is preferred but You can use pasteurized. The USDA has implemented that law recently unfortunately.

[@Noniofseven]

I may have missed this.. but do you keep this refrigerated or just in the pantry? I made some last night… so fun!!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Refrigerate

[@debrasonner5970]

Will frozen zucchini slices work ok

[@fayfrederick]

Wow! I'm going to give this a go. I want to try the barbecue sauce and the ketchup. We live fairly close together you're in Delaware I'm in Whitehall Ohio ♥️♥️♥️

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

That’s awesome! 😍

[@fayfrederick]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I know right! I just got through canning 9 pints of green peas, about to can your pinto bean recipe lol. I just trust you so much ❤️

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Fay Frederick 💕

[@HeidiCancelleri]

Can you do this with using fresh apples and a juicer instead of actually cider???

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

That is a good question and I’m not sure. Cider has a different consistency than apple juice so I’m not sure it would reduce the same …

[@carolgreenfield3167]

How are you not obese with all this good cooking?! Ty. I'd never heard of this.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

carol greenfield you’re in for a treat! This is fun to make and delicious to use 😍

[@sazm1219]

Made boiled cider today. Its very thick, almost like jelly. I got a little over a pint from a gallon of cider from an orchard. Its super delicious but I was expecting a syrup consistency and this stands up on a spoon. Did I cook it down to far? This was my first time trying this out.

[@sazm1219]

One final question. Can I still use it in apple pie filling?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Sharon S sounds like you may have taken it a bit too far but it’s still usable. Heat it and add water to desired consistency 😊

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Sharon S yes

[@WanieB]

humidity plays a role in how long it takes for the pot to boil down.

[@TRUMPGIRL-px4ll]

Do you add this to your apple pie filling to can ?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

YES!!! Add to Anything apple… it’s amazing 🤩

[@shelbydefrenn3859]

So when is cider in season. I’m sure you can’t buy it all year long?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Fall

[@mareebone3488]

Hey Carol I can only find pasteurized in my grocery store. I don't live close to an apple farm. Can I use the one from the store?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes 😊

[@barbiquist8322]

Can you share where you purchased your bottles from and how many ounces are they? Thank you for this video! I never heard of doing this and I’m excited to make some batches!!!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Barbi Quist I purchased my bottles from my local Meijer but you can also find them on Amazon. This one is an 8oz bottle but they have several sizes. You will really enjoy this. And the part I forgot to mention is it makes your house smell amazing 😉. Enjoy! 💕Carol

[@barbiquist8322]

Thrifty Chic Housewife Thank you!!! I’ll check out Meijers! I’m hoping it smells like when I make applesauce! 🍎 How long does it last in the fridge?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Barbi Quist some claim indefinitely lol... I say up to a year. It won’t last that long I promise you 😉

[@ohioladybug7390]

Do you know if you use it 1: 1/2 in baked goods calling for cider? BTW I think this is the best season for good weather in Ohio. Go Bucks!!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Ohio Ladybug I’ve only used it as a flavor enhancer. If you have a recipe calling for cider you may have to reconstitute it to have enough liquid in your recipe. If the amount of liquid isn’t a factor, add however much you want for desired taste. Hope that helps. Yes, go Bucks! 😉😍

[@ilchickentv340]

Pasteurization is just the process of heating up to kill bacteria. There is no point in using an unpasteurized product if you’re boiling out all of the freshness anyway. Preservatives are a separate thing, and are listed in the ingredients. There are plenty of grocery store juices and ciders that are preservative free.

[@lindagailsch]

Will it not work if you use the pasturized cider? I live in rural Kansas & we just have a small farmers mkt & no orchards near by.

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Linda Schneidewind it will still work. The first time I made it I used pasteurized bc that’s all I could find. From what I’ve researched pasteurized cider tastes different than fresh. And most are opposed to the preservatives (I was trying to avoid those comments 😉). Between you and me, I didn’t notice much difference in the flavor between the two. So if that’s all you can find and the preservatives don’t bother you then go for it 😍

[@joannesorg2963]

When you simmer this do you leave the lid on or off the pan? I have enjoyed your channel. Thank you☺

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

leave the lid off :)

[@tat2munky13]

We dont have a farmer's market can I use regular store bought apple cider like Walmart

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

tat2munky13 yes, you can. Some people are concerned about the use of preservatives in pasturized cider but it works. I have used it before 😊

[@rhondamadsen8848]

Hi Carol. Revisiting your boiled apple cider videos. I found a jar of this from last year. It’s 1 year old. Is it still safe?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I don’t think I’d use it. I don’t know for sure but that’s what i think

[@dawnmorelli1342]

I took some apples to get pressed and for whatever reason they began to turn "spicy" almost immediately. SO I put several in the freezer a few in the dark for vinegar. But a few that I wanted to drink in the fridge. My question is if they are a bit "spicy" can I still make the boiled cider?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@debwheeler7499]

I can almost smell the aromas of your apple cider molasses. 💕Can it be stored on the counter?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

No it should be refrigerated 😊

[@MsKJ2007]

Can I use Muscadine Cider?

[@bkeaver644]

What part of Ohio are you in?.. I'm in SW Ohio..Thanks for this!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Brian Eaver we live in the central Ohio area .... O-H 😊

[@terrycuyler5659]

You can freeze it save it an ferment it later.

[@michaeldavidson9939]

I never let mine boil. It takes longer but retains more apple flavor.

[@FLSiegl]

At that point you strain it; can I can it?

[@brobrian6666]

Wouldn't be faster by using the frozen Apple juice concentrate?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Apple juice won’t work. It has to be cider 😊

[@brobrian6666]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Ah, thanks Carol. fortunately I did buy a half gallon bottle of apple cider as well thinking that I may try it. I surely will now. I'm going to use it along with some molasses in some tobacco dip.

[@Thisisit120]

I wonder what it would taste like in coffee?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

reta strong I’ve not tried it in coffee but it’s great in tea 😊

[@JeannetteShoreland]

Could a crockpot set to High be used to prepare this recipe?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

I’m not sure as I’ve never tried it

[@mairzydotes3548]

I have reduced cider in a crock pot but cannot attest that it would taste the same as from the stove because I haven’t done that. When I did it the purpose was just to reduce the quantity taking up freezer space. But it was delicious when used.

[@travisleib5498]

Can it be done in a crockpot?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

No it would be difficult to regulate the temperature

[@travisleib5498]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 ok. Thank you so much for the quick reply. Look forward to trying it very soon

[@bhmlpn4364]

Can this be bottled and canned in the bottle?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

BHMLPN there are no USDA guidelines for canning this and the bottles I’m using are not intended for canning.

[@bhmlpn4364]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 thank you😊 I do have bottles for canning but I will go with your storage method. I doubt it lasts a month with kids around 😂

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

BHMLPN lol. If you’re an “adventurous” canner (and not a stickler like me) I’m sure following guidelines for canning a fruit syrup would be fine. There just isn’t a tested guideline for Boiled Cider specifically 😊

[@bhmlpn4364]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 I have rebelled a time or two but never anything that would cause the trots😂😂😁

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

BHMLPN 😂

[@cherylrogers5317]

Good morning! Has anyone ever used cider that has no preservatives but has been “flash” pasteurized? I have use this cider to make “hard cider” and it worked well so I was wondering if that cider would work for this?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Cheryl Rogers yes, it works!

[@cherylrogers4022]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Thank you! :)

[@123betty]

What is the shelf life of this please. Enjoy your videos!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Betty M some say indefinitely in the fridge. I say up to a year in the fridge. 😊

[@msdc011]

@@carol-thriftychichousewife6231 Is it possible to can this once it's made to make it shelf stable? Thanks

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

msdc011 great question! Unfortunately, I cannot find any guidelines for canning this specifically.

[@luluesparza7360]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@janicelembo9093]

Can you use pasturized

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Yes

[@heyjudequiltco]

Can you preserve this syrup in a water bath?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Judy Gilchrist that’s a great question. Unfortunately the USDA does not have guidelines for canning this and I’m not comfortable making up my own. Some say this will keep indefinitely in the fridge. I would say up to a year .... 😊

[@countryrose763]

Apple cider is that apple cider vinegar like Braggs?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

This isn’t vinegar. It’s boiled cider 😊

[@maxpain1947]

Does this work with vodka??

[@brobrian6666]

Vodka would be wise if added after the apple syrup after brewing, I would assume.

[@sonyareeder7855]

Could you simmer it in a crock pot?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Using a crockpot would be difficult to control the simmer but you could try it

[@jksizretired]

SHOCKED & surprised that you didn't shake the jug before you emptied it so that the sediment (added pectin) was included!! 🤔

[@danabower5674]

I live in Wyoming. No apple orchards and no Amish markets. 😕

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Dana Bower well boooo... What about Whole Foods or health food stores?

[@danabower5674]

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife No Whole Foods store in Wyoming. We have a Natural Grocers, I’ll check. But I thought you said it couldn’t be sold in stores?

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Dana Bower grocers can sell cider. It’s just pasteurized. I’m not sure if natural food store have different guidelines. It’s worth checking. Use the least processed cider you can find 😊

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Dana Bower I just learned you can make your own 😊 sallysbakingaddiction.com/homemade-apple-cider/

[@danabower5674]

Carol - Thrifty Chic Housewife Yes!! I just saw your Facebook post!!! Doing the happy dance!!!

[@blendedwithmadonnadevlin6520]

Your house must have smelled delicious while that was reducing!

[@carol-thriftychichousewife6231]

Madonna Gagnon yes indeed 😍