It’s September, the start to one of my favorite seasons of all – FALL! We are back in the swing of school and I’ve got to say we are BUSY! But never too busy to make a batch of homemade apple juice! I am so lucky that I have access to the BEST apple tree in all of North Dakota. It sits in the yard of my brother-in-law’s old house. Thank goodness our good friends moved into the house, because I don’t know what I would do without these apples every fall!
How can you not love Fall, the cool, crisp fall temps, apples, pumpkin spice, fall colors, leaves, and Halloween just around the corner, I couldn’t ask for anything more amazing.
This recipe for apple juice embodies all of those exceptional elements of fall. Every aspect of making this recipe is a labor of love that can be savored all year long with your family. And this recipe is so darn easy.
This apple juice is super refreshing and I think it would make a great weekend outing for any family with an apple orchard nearby or a nice friend with an abundant apple tree!
Ingredients
Method
- Cut your apples into 1/8th to fill a clean 5 gallon bucket 3/4 of the way full.
- Boil the water and sugar.
- Once the mixture has boiled, remove from heat and add the cream of tarter.
- Pour the sugar water mixture over the apples to fill the 5 gallon bucket. Cover with plastic wrap.
- Let sit for 24 hours and strain off the juice.
- Reheat apple juice and put into 1 quart jars.
- Hot water can for 10 minutes in boiling water.
Side note: These are my cute wine glasses I made for our wedding. They are so simple – take a dollar tree candle stick and use some crazy glue to glue on a mason jar! A vintage style wine glass is the best kind of wine glass!
I hope you enjoy this homemade apple juice for many months to come! I know it is one of our favorite traditions each year!
This looks like a fun project. Think it work work using pears instead of apples?
I bet it would! It’s a similar concept. If you try it out please let me know!