How to Make Boiled Cider

Boiled cider is simply apple cider that has been boiled down to produce a tart-tasting syrup. Boiled cider can go well with any recipe that calls for apples, adding a deeper apple taste to pies, cakes and dumplings. Boiled cider can be used immediately or stored for use whenever you need it. Because you control the boiling process, you can determine the thickness and flavor of the syrup.

Things You'll Need

  • Apple cider
  • Pot

Instructions

  1. Pour your cider into a pot. The amount of cider will depend on both the desired amount of boiled cider and the desired thickness of the syrup. For maximum thickness, use 2 cups of cider for every 1/4 cup of boiled cider.

  2. Place the pot on your stove and turn the heat to high. Still the cider every few minutes until it starts to boil.

  3. Reduce the heat to medium-high. Continue to stir until the cider has reduced to about 1/4 of its original amount.

  4. Stir constantly as the cider level gets near the bottom of the pot. When you have reached your desired consistency, remove the pot from the heat. You can pour the boiled cider into a container or directly into the ingredients of a recipe that calls for boiled cider.