Sweet Apple Cyser
Indulge in the luscious flavors of Sweet Apple Honey Mead, a decadent beverage that captures the essence of ripe apples and rich honey. With a base of 15 lbs of honey and a blend of Granny Smith and Macintosh apples, this mead offers a sweet sip reminiscent of dessert wines. Perfect for celebrations or cozy evenings, it’s an enchanting addition to your beverage repertoire.
ingredients
- 5 gallons of clean, room temperature water
- 15 lbs of honey
- 10 oz of dry, instant bread yeast
- 2.5 lbs of Granny Smith apples, chopped
- 2.5 lbs of Macintosh apples, chopped
steps
- 1.
In a sanitized fermentation vessel, combine the 5 gallons of water and the 15 lbs of honey, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved.
- 2.
Sprinkle the 10 oz of dry, instant bread yeast over the surface of the honey-water mixture and let it sit for 15 minutes to hydrate.
- 3.
Gently stir the yeast into the honey mixture until well combined.
- 4.
Chop the Granny Smith and Macintosh apples, removing seeds but leaving the skins on for added flavor and color.
- 5.
Add the chopped apples into the mixture, stirring to incorporate them evenly.
- 6.
Seal the fermentation vessel with an airlock and place it in a cool, dark area with stable temperatures.
- 7.
Allow the mead to ferment for 4 to 6 weeks, checking periodically for bubbles in the airlock, which indicates active fermentation.
- 8.
After fermentation is complete, siphon the mead into sanitized bottles, avoiding apple sediment at the bottom.
- 9.
Age the bottled mead for at least 2 months to enhance flavors before enjoying.
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