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Apple Cyser Mead

A delightful and refreshing mead made from fresh apple juice and honey, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Beverage
Cuisine: Fermented
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 gallon of fresh apple juice preferably unpasteurized
  • 3 pounds of honey
  • 1 teaspoon of yeast nutrient
  • 1 packet of mead or champagne yeast
  • 1 cinnamon stick optional for spice

Equipment

  • 5-gallon glass carboy or fermentation vessel
  • Airlock and stopper
  • Hydrometer
  • Funnel
  • Large pot
  • Long spoon for stirring
  • Sanitizing solution

Method
 

  1. Start by sanitizing all your equipment.
  2. In a large pot, gently heat the apple juice until warm but not boiling.
  3. Stir in the honey until fully dissolved.
  4. Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature.
  5. Using a funnel, pour the mixture into the sanitized fermentation vessel.
  6. Add the yeast nutrient and sprinkle the yeast on top.
  7. Fit the airlock and stopper on the fermentation vessel.
  8. Store it in a dark, cool place for about 4 to 6 weeks.
  9. After fermentation, carefully siphon the mead into sanitized bottles.

Notes

Serve chilled in a glass with a slice of apple or warmed with spices during colder months.