How To Make Apple Cider Vinegar - Home & Family

Wash apples thoroughly and chop them into small pieces, including the cores and peels.

Place chopped apples into a clean glass jar or fermentation vessel.

Dissolve sugar in water and pour it over the apples until they are fully submerged.

Add yeast to the jar to start the fermentation process.

Cover the jar with a cheesecloth or a breathable lid to allow air circulation while keeping contaminants out.

Store the jar in a dark, warm place for 3-4 weeks, stirring occasionally to mix the ingredients.

After 3-4 weeks, strain out the solids using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, returning the liquid to the jar.

Add the vinegar mother to the strained liquid if available, or let it ferment naturally.

Cover the jar again and let it sit for another 3-4 weeks to develop acidity, tasting periodically for desired tartness.

Once the vinegar reaches the desired flavor, transfer it to a clean bottle and seal it for storage.

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