The simplest apple cider vinegar recipe

Harvest apples from the trees, including windfalls and those with some insect damage.

Chop the apples roughly, discarding any bad sections, and place them in a food-grade bucket until it's about halfway full.

Use a food dehydrator tray to hold the apples down in the bucket, ensuring they are submerged in water to prevent oxidation.

Cover the bucket loosely to allow for air exchange, preventing pressure buildup from carbon dioxide.

Let the apples sit in the water for a month, although leaving them longer (up to six or seven weeks) is acceptable.

Use water that has been sitting for at least 24 hours to allow chlorine to evaporate before adding it to the bucket with the apples.

Fill the bucket with the prepared water until the apples are fully submerged.

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