How to Make Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar with the Mother - DIY From Scratch Recipe for Beginners

Wash the apples thoroughly and chop them into small pieces, leaving the cores and peels intact, removing only the seeds and stems.

Place the chopped apples into a clean glass jar, filling it halfway to two-thirds full.

Add 1/4 cup of organic white sugar to the jar with the apples.

Fill the jar with filtered water, leaving some space at the top to prevent overflow during fermentation.

Use a chopstick to stir the mixture well, ensuring the sugar is dissolved and the apples are submerged.

Cover the jar with a coffee filter or cloth and secure it with a rubber band.

Store the jar in a warm, undisturbed place in the kitchen.

Stir the mixture daily with a chopstick or spoon to prevent mold and ensure the apples are submerged.

If after a few days the fermentation seems slow, add another 1/4 cup of sugar to feed the yeast and bacteria.

Do not weigh down the apples; allow the natural yeasts in the air to aid fermentation.

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