Amazing Apple Cider

This recipe is amazing. I created it myself, and this way you can get hot, authentic cider using real apples. Plus, you only use real apples, and only one pan is needed! I hope you enjoy!

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 6 cups

Ingredients

• 18  ounces apples, peeled, cored, skinned, and sliced
• 24  ounces  juicy  juice (I find that berry blue works best)
• 6  cups boiling water
•  cinnamon, to taste
•  colored  sugar crystals, to taste
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
•  honey, to taste

Directions

1. Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar on both sides of apple slices.
2. In a deep pot, saute apples with more cinnamon and sugar.
3. Add juice, water, vanilla, honey, and more cinnamon if desired.
4. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce to medium heat and simmer until apple slices are incredibly tender.
5. Remove from heat and strain. Stir in sugar crystals, to taste and serve immediately.