Apple-Grape Cyser
Experience the vibrant flavor of this Radiant Apple-Grape Fusion juice, a wonderful blend of fresh apple juice and white grape concentrate sweetened with honey. Infused with vitamins and balanced acidity, this refreshing beverage is perfect for gatherings or enjoying on a warm day. Homemade and healthful, it's an invigorating way to hydrate without additives!
ingredients
- 2.25 litres pure apple juice (not concentrate)
- 1.1 kg light or medium honey
- 2 cans white grape concentrate
- 2 teaspoons citric acid
- 1 teaspoon pectolase
- 1 teaspoon grape tannin
- 1 teaspoon yeast nutrient
- 1 tablet thiamine (vitamin B1)
- 1 tablet ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
- 1 sachet Chablis-type yeast
- Water to make up to 1 gallon (Imp)
- Campden tablets (as per package instructions)
- Potassium sorbate
steps
- 1.
Pasteurize all the apple juice by heating it to a maximum of 55 °C (130 °F) and holding for one minute.
- 2.
Add enough water to the pasteurized juice to make a total volume of 1 gallon (Imp).
- 3.
In a separate container, prepare a starter culture with the Chablis yeast by following packet instructions.
- 4.
In a large mixing bowl, combine honey, white grape concentrate, citric acid, pectolase, grape tannin, yeast nutrient, thiamine, and ascorbic acid, mixing until well dissolved.
- 5.
Once combined, add the starter yeast culture to the mixture and stir.
- 6.
Pour the mixture into a sanitized fermentation vessel, leaving some space for foaming.
- 7.
Add dissolved Campden tablets, allow to sit for 24 hours before proceeding to avoid wild yeast.
- 8.
Add potassium sorbate for stabilization after fermentation, once bubbling has ceased.
- 9.
Bottle your Radiant Apple-Grape Fusion juice and refrigerate until chilled.
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