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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar

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Not only does homemade apple cider vinegar taste better, but it's easy to make and can save you money. Find out why and how to make your own vinegar from apple scraps, apple juice, or whole apples. #applecidervinegar #vinegar #applerecipes #thethingswellmake #miy
Not only does homemade apple cider vinegar taste better, but it's easy to make and can save you money. Find out why and how to make your own vinegar from apple scraps, apple juice, or whole apples. #applecidervinegar #vinegar #applerecipes #thethingswellmake #miy

Not only does homemade apple cider vinegar taste better, but it’s easy and frugal to make. Find out why and how to make your own vinegar from apple scraps, apple juice, or whole apples.

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  1. Why make your own apple cider vinegar?
    1. Watch How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
      1. Apple cider vinegar health benefits
        1. Other uses for Apple Cider Vinegar
          1. How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar
            1. Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe

              Why make your own apple cider vinegar?

              Apple cider vinegar is one of those pantry staples that many people use for cooking, cleaning, or for its health benefits.

              There are several reasons that you may choose to make your own apple cider vinegar rather than buying it at the store.

              Save Money

              Sure, you can find inexpensive apple cider vinegar at stores, but if you are looking for high quality, organic unpasteurized apple cider vinegar sold in a glass bottle, it can be rather pricey. By making your own vinegar, you can save yourself a lot of money, especially if you have access to inexpensive apples or have your own apple tree (like me).

              Using apple scraps

              Another thing to keep in mind is that you don’t have to use the entire apple for making vinegar. You can use just the peels and cores of the apples, something you’d otherwise compost or throw away. That makes this project a frugal way to limit waste when making apple recipes like homemade apple butter, apple fries, or apple crumb cake.

              If you don’t have enough apple scraps for making a decent size batch of vinegar, you can always freeze them to combine with more scraps later on.

              Using apple cider or juice

              Another option for making apple cider vinegar is to use store-bought apple cider or apple juice. By allowing the juice or cider to ferment, it will first become alcoholic (a “hard” cider of sorts) and will then convert to vinegar.

              Note

              Because store-bought apple juice is usually pasteurized, I like to add some form of yeast to help get the batch started when making vinegar from store-bought juice (more on that below).

              Better Flavor

              Many people opt to take apple cider vinegar for its health benefits, but they don’t enjoy the taste. Homemade apple cider vinegar tends to have a milder, better flavor.

              You can also adjust the process slightly to have a resulting vinegar that better suits your taste. This can be done by adding more or less sugar, changing the types of apples used, and/or changing the environment during the fermentation process. (You should experiment to find what works best for you.)

              Tip

              Once you are happy with the flavor, you can store the vinegar in the fridge. This slows the fermentation process and keeps it from getting more acidic as quickly.

              Watch How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar

              Apple cider vinegar health benefits

              Many people swear by taking one to two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar daily for its purported health benefits.

              Apple cider vinegar is antimicrobial and can fight against pathogenic microorganisms like E. coli, and Candida Albicans. It may help fight heart disease. It’s also been shown to help improve insulin sensitivity in diabetics with insulin resistance and improve their blood glucose levels.

              For those who worry about their cholesterol levels, it’s interesting to note that the cholesterol levels in rats fed vinegar were significantly lower than the rats on the same diet without the vinegar.

              Vinegar may also help suppress tumor size, therefore prolonging the lifespan of those with cancer.

              While those (among the many health benefits) are great, many people choose to use vinegar in the hopes that it will help them lose weight and/or stay thin.

              Does vinegar help with weight loss?

              Interestingly enough, there are some studies that do support the idea that apple cider vinegar can help you in your weight loss efforts.

              The idea of vinegar helping with blood sugar levels isn’t only helpful for diabetics. In the same way, it lowers the glycaemic index of a meal with bread which can help increase satiety in normal subjects too! (That means you aren’t as hungry, so you theoretically will eat less when you consume vinegar.)

              Those who were given vinegar with their meal tended to eat 200-275 kcals less over the course of the day.

              It was also shown to reduce the risk of obesity in rats fed a high-fat diet.

              Other uses for Apple Cider Vinegar

              It’s not just for your salads, apple cider vinegar can also be used in many other ways. It’s delicious when combined with maple syrup or honey in a healthy beverage called the switchel.

              Ginger Switchel

              One of the most refreshing and natural electrolyte drinks, the ginger switchel, also known as Haymaker's Punch, is regaining popularity partly because of its health benefits, and partly just because it is delicious and perfectly hydrating.
              Check out this recipe
              A mason jar mug filled with ice and a ginger switchel drink, garnished with a sprig of spearmint. There is a carafe of switchel and some ginger and spearmint in the background.

              You can also try using it as a…

              • Hair rinse
              • General, all-purpose cleaner around the house.
              • Natural deodorant
              • Fruit fly trap
              • Facial toner (when diluted).
              • Foot soak.

              How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar

              So, have I convinced you to try making your own apple cider vinegar? I hope so because it’s easy and very rewarding!

              First, clean the apples and remove any rotten areas and the stems.

              Should you remove the seeds?

              I like to try to also remove some of the seeds during the process. It probably isn’t entirely necessary, but apple seeds have a substance known as amygdalin inside them. When the seeds are crushed, the amygdalin is exposed. When we eat crushed seeds, our digestive enzymes react with the amygdalin, and a small amount of hydrogen cyanide is released.

              Because there is a possibility that the hydrogen cyanide may also be formed during the long fermentation process, even if the seeds haven’t been cut open, I prefer to remove some of the seeds to stay on the safe side.

              The amount of hydrogen cyanide that could be formed would be quite low, so it’s not something you need to be obsessive about. Still, it’s good to be aware of the possibility and remove at least some of the seeds if this worries you. It’s especially important if you are making a batch of vinegar using only apple core scraps (because you’ll have more seeds).

              Making a “hard cider”

              In the first part of the vinegar making process, alcohol will be formed. If you were to seal up the fermenting jar so that gas could escape but that air wasn’t reaching the liquid inside, a “wine” or “hard cider” would be made instead.

              To make vinegar, we will be allowing air to reach the liquid. You should cover the jar with a cloth that will allow air to flow, but that will keep insects out.

              Warning

              Be careful if using cheesecloth or a cloth with holes large enough for small insects to get through. Insects can ruin your batch of vinegar! When using cheesecloth, try doubling up the cloth, as needed.

              Once you’ve removed the rotten areas, stems, and seeds, you can cut everything else into small pieces and place them in the bottom of a large jar.

              To the jar, add around a teaspoon of sugar for each apple added. If you are using apple scraps, just eyeball it. This isn’t a precise recipe. It’s very forgiving.

              Once you’ve added the sugar, stir the apples with the sugar and cover them with water. A good estimation is that you will need around 1 cup of filtered or spring water for each apple and teaspoon of sugar. Again, using an exact amount isn’t important. What is important is to fully cover the apples with water.

              Tip

              I recommend using filtered water because it won’t have chlorine or fluoride or other substances that could interfere in the fermentation process.

              Preventing mold formation

              There are several ways to help ensure that mold doesn’t form, ruining your batch.

              First, you should make sure the jar and knife and cutting board are all thoroughly clean. You can wipe them down with vinegar to help sanitize them. (Remember: vinegar is antimicrobial.) ?

              One way to help reduce the probability of mold forming is to add a splash of vinegar to your new batch. Not only is the vinegar antimicrobial, but the living microorganisms in the vinegar can help quick-start your batch. (If you’ve made vinegar in the past, you can use part of your past batch to quick start the new batch.)

              At first, the apples will float. Ideally, you want the apples to stay under the surface of the water to prevent mold formation. To keep the apples submerged, you can either press them down with a fermentation weight or a bowl.

              If you decide to allow them to float, you can still prevent mold by stirring the apples several times a day during the first days of the fermentation process. By stirring the apples often, they will temporarily be submerged and bathed in the liquid which will make it difficult for mold to form.

              After the first days, it is very unlikely that mold will form anymore so you won’t need to be as vigilant and won’t have to stir as often. As the mixture ferments, an alcohol will form. Later, the pH will drop considerably (that also helps deter the growth of molds and/or unwanted bacteria). Plus, the apple pieces will eventually sink to the bottom of the jar and will no longer be in contact with the air. (At that point, you no longer need to stir at all.)

              Bubble formation

              Over the next few days, bubbles will begin to form. This is a great sign and shows that the fermentation has begun. If you taste the liquid at this point, you’ll notice that it has begun to develop a mild alcoholic flavor.

              • homemade apple cider vinegar with a bowl placed on top of the apples to press them down into the jar.
                At first, the apples will float. You can push them under the surface of the liquid with a bowl. (You should still cover it all with a cloth!)
              • the apple cider vinegar mix begins to bubble. It is stirred every day.
                Stir daily during the first days to prevent mold formation. Notice the bubble formation.
              • The apples sink to the bottom of the homemade apple cider vinegar mixture
                The apples will eventually sink to the bottom. At that point, you can strain it or leave it alone. Don’t stir daily anymore!
              • A mother forms on the surface of homemade apple cider vinegar
                A mother begins to form on the surface.

              Converting to Vinegar

              Once the bubbles stop forming, you can strain the apples out. They are no longer necessary. (It’s also fine to leave them and strain them out later.) At this point, the alcohol has begun to convert to vinegar.

              If you notice that a mother has begun to form on the surface of the liquid at this point, you may prefer to leave the apples so as not to disturb the mother.

              At this point, the low pH of the mixture (and the fact that the apples have sunk to the bottom and are no longer in contact with the air), keeps mold from forming. There is no longer any need to stir the mixture. In fact, you probably will want to leave it undisturbed so that a mother can form.

              Leave the vinegar undisturbed for several weeks. At that point, you can begin to taste the vinegar for flavor.

              Using Wild Yeast

              While I wasn’t very successful using wild molds and yeasts when making my homemade soy sauce, I do usually make homemade vinegar by relying on the wild yeasts and other microorganisms in the air. (To use wild yeasts, just follow the instructions I gave above.)

              Using Brewing Yeast

              On the other hand, some people prefer to use brewer’s yeast to have more control over the outcome of the vinegar. To use a brewer’s yeast, first cook the apple, sugar, and water mixture to over 160ºF to kill unwanted bacteria and yeasts that could compete with the yeasts you are adding.

              Once the mixture has cooled, add a small amount of brewer’s yeast to help add strain-specific yeasts that will help ensure a good-quality homemade vinegar.

              Closeup of the mother that formed on homemade apple cider vinegar
              The mother forms on the surface of the homemade vinegar

              Using a “Mother”

              During the course of making homemade vinegar, a mass of cellulose will eventually form on top of the liquid. This is very similar to the “SCOBY” (symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast) that forms on homemade kombucha. In this case, it’s called the “mother” of vinegar.

              While you can choose to discard the mother or even eat it, you can also save it to help quick-start subsequent batches of homemade vinegar.

              Other uses for the mother

              If you’ve finished making vinegar and don’t know what to do with the mother, how about some of these ideas…

              • Store it in vinegar until you are ready to make more vinegar.
              • Give one to a friend who loves to make things from scratch.
              • Use it in smoothies or eat it as-is.
              • Try making a different type of vinegar with it. (Experiment!)
              • Add it to the compost bin.
              • Feed it to your pets or chickens.

              Straining the vinegar

              Once you are happy with the flavor, you can bottle your homemade vinegar. If you didn’t remove the apple scraps at the time the liquid stopped bubbling, now is the time to strain out the apples.

              • homemade vinegar in a jar with the mother in a bowl and a funnel and strainer being placed on a bottle to strain the vinegar.
                Remove the mother and prepare a strainer in a funnel.
              • A bottle of strained vinegar as seen from the side, with more unstrained vinegar in a jar behind it.
                Strain out the apples from the vinegar.
              • apples that have been strained from homemade vinegar, in a bowl over a cloth, ready for squeezing out more vinegar
                Pour the apples into a bowl covered with a clean cloth
              • twisting the cloth with the apples inside to press out more vinegar
                Twist the cloth to strain out more vinegar.

              You can choose whatever method you prefer for straining out the apples.

              I usually use a stainless steel strainer and a funnel to remove the apples from most of the liquid. Once I’ve removed the apples, I pour them into a bowl that has been lined with a clean cotton cloth. I then twist the cloth to squeeze out any excess vinegar remaining in the apples.

              The remaining apple mush can either be eaten, thrown into the compost bin, or fed to pets like chickens. (That’s what I usually do.)

              Apple Cider Vinegar Recipe

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              a bottle of homemade apple cider vinegar with some apples next to it.

              Homemade Apple Cider Vinegar

              Great for salads and for many uses around the house, apple cider vinegar is a healthy condiment that's easy and inexpensive to make at home!
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              Prep Time: 15 minutes
              Fermentation time: 45 days
              Total Time: 45 days 15 minutes
              Servings: 150 Tablespoons
              Calories: 7kcal
              Author: Tracy Ariza, DDS

              Equiment

              • Glass jar
              • Cotton cloth
              • funnel
              • strainer

              Ingredients

              • 9 apples (or apple scraps)
              • 3 Tbsp sugar
              • 9 cups water or enough to cover the apples

              Optional ingredients to help quick-start the vinegar

              • 1 dash apple cider vinegar to quick-start the process and help suppress microbial growth.
              • 1/2 tsp. brewer's yeast or yeasts meant for making wine or cider

              Instructions

              Preparing the Mixture

              • Rinse and dry the apples and remove any rotten areas and the stems. (You can also remove the seeds.)
              • Cut the apples into small pieces and place them in the bottom of the glass jar.
              • Add around 1 tsp. sugar for each apple used. Mix together.
              • Cover the apples and sugar with water until they are fully covered.
              • If you will be using a brewer's yeast and want to kill off any competing wild yeasts, heat the mixture to above 160ºF for a few minutes. Allow the mixture to cool and then add in the yeast of choice.
              • Optionally add a dash of vinegar to help quick-start the process and help prevent unwanted molds and bacteria from forming.
              • Ideally, the apples should stay under the surface of the water to help prevent mold from forming. You can press down on them with a bowl or use a fermentation disk to weigh them down. Cover the mixture with a clean cloth, coffee filter, or paper towels to allow air through but to keep insects away.

              Fermentation begins

              • For the first days, remove the cloth and stir the mixture several times per day. (Make sure to cover it again as soon as you are finished each time.)
              • When the mixture begins to bubble, you can add in a vinegar mother to help speed up the fermentation process.
              • Once the apples fall to the bottom of the jar, you no longer need to stir the mixture.
              • Days later, when the mixture stops bubbling, you can strain out the apples if you like. If a mother has begun to form on the surface, you may choose to leave the apples so as not to disturb the mother.
              • After several weeks, you can begin to taste test the vinegar. When you are happy with the flavor, you can bottle the vinegar.

              Straining and Bottling the vinegar

              • Remove the apple solids by pouring the mixture through a funnel with a strainer into glass bottles.
              • To obtain more of the vinegar from the apples, pour the apples into a cloth-lined bowl. Pick up the ends of the cloth and wring it, pressing out any excess vinegar.

              Storing the vinegar

              • Vinegar is best stored in a cool, dark place. You can store it in the refrigerator, but it's not necessary. Cool temperatures help prevent further fermentation.
                To age vinegar properly, you want as little airspace as possible. That's why bottles are ideal (vs. jars). This will help prevent another mother from forming and, again, further fermentation).

              Notes

              Apple cider and/or juice can be used to make vinegar. When using juice, there is no need to add water. You can experiement with adding more sugar or not. (It should work fine either way, but some apple juices may benefit from the addition of more sugar.)
              Avoid making vinegar in metal containers (a high-quality stainless steel is normally acceptable). Most plastics are also to be avoided. Ideally, use glass jars or wooden barrels. 
              Course DIY Pantry Foods
              Keyword fermented foods, vinegar
              Tried this recipe? Tag me today!Mention @thethingswellmake or tag #thethingswellmake!
              Serving: 1Tbsp. | Calories: 7kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1mg | Potassium: 12mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 6IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 1mg
              Category: Condiments & Sauces, MIY Pantry Basics

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              Tracy Ariza, B.A., D.D.S., left dentistry and the United States to found Oh, The Things We’ll Make!, writing to you from the Spanish Riviera. She loves making things herself in order to keep control of what goes in them. While far from perfect, she strives each day to live a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle.

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              1. Ilana

                October 16, 2022 at 9:40 PM

                Hi!

                I have a bunch of fresh pressed apple juice so I want to just start the process from there not with apple scraps as you describe in your recipe. Can you share any pointers? Do I follow the same recipe you have here? Thanks!

                Reply
                • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                  March 11, 2023 at 5:20 PM

                  I haven’t tried it personally, but have made vinegar from wine. And, yes, basically just covered it with a cloth and left it. When using juice, you won’t have to worry as much about the peels floating to the top and getting moldy when exposed to air.

                  Reply
              2. Alease Jaite

                October 12, 2021 at 12:33 PM

                I haven’t tried your recipe yet, I have a question before I make it do you have to weigh it down.
                Thanks
                Ajaite

                Reply
                • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                  October 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM

                  Hello!
                  It’s not necessary to weigh it down as long as you stir it once or twice daily during the first days when the apple pieces are still floating. This helps coat them in the liquid and prevents mold from forming. Once the apples fall to the bottom, you can stop stirring and allow the mother to form on the surface, which also helps protect the vinegar.

                  Reply
              3. Brenda Moncrieff

                September 29, 2020 at 5:03 AM

                Hi Tracy, After I’ve removed the apples , should I let it sit undisturbed for 4-6 weeks or should it be stirred every few days ? I’ve read that it should be stirred but I wonder if that would disturb the mother from forming ? Thanks .

                Reply
                • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                  February 8, 2021 at 12:50 PM

                  Hi Brenda,
                  No need to stir! I’d just let the mother form on top. The mother helps protect the vinegar. Once the apples fall, there is no need to stir anymore! (The stirring is only to keep mold from forming, but the mother will help keep that from happening.)

                  Reply
                • Olan

                  May 5, 2021 at 10:32 AM

                  Hello! Is it ok to start another batch of vinegar by using store bought apple juice and the apple from the last batch? Just in case no mother was formed during the aging. Thanks!

                  Reply
                  • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                    May 6, 2021 at 9:46 PM

                    Hi Olan,
                    That should be fine. You can make vinegar with only juice, adding some sugar too.

                    Reply
                • Josh

                  May 11, 2021 at 5:09 PM

                  5 stars
                  Hi Tracy,I like you the way you present it professionally all the process.when I calculate the calories based on the nutrition facts is it 17 calories(Carbohydrates: 2g- fiber 1g=net carb 1g=4calorie
                  Protein 1g=4calories and fat1g=9calories )?

                  Reply
                  • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                    May 11, 2021 at 5:47 PM

                    Hi Josh,
                    Thank you!
                    As for the calories. I have to be honest- I don’t remember how I did the calculations on this one. Normally, I use the built-in calculator that comes with my recipe card for the blog. The problem is, it calculates based solely on the ingredients. That means that when you fry something or when you ferment something, it will be off- because fried foods will be more than what is calculated and fermented foods are usually less, once the sugar is fermented. In this case, the apples are eventually removed and most of the sugar is fermented. So, I’m pretty sure I did research on what a final amount should be for a finished vinegar and took an average of the numbers and estimated like that. It’s really impossible for us to know the exact nutritional information without being able to test it. It’s nice to have an idea using the various calculators, but these sorts of recipes are tricky.

                    Reply
              4. tony

                September 2, 2020 at 8:03 PM

                Hi Tracy,
                This is a fantastic and simple recipe. Could I supplement shop apples with crabapples to make up a bigger batch?
                Thanks, Tony.

                Reply
                • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                  September 16, 2020 at 10:04 PM

                  Hi Tony,
                  I don’t see why not. You make make vinegar with all sorts of fruit scraps. I’ve made different vinegars from the tops of strawberries, the rinds of pineapples, and the peels of other fruits. In this case, though, a crabapple really is a type of apple, so it shouldn’t make much of a difference. The flavor may slightly change, dependent upon the type of apple chosen, but any type of apple should work fine.

                  Reply
              5. Dayang Sari Mailani

                May 17, 2020 at 4:20 AM

                Hi Tracy,
                My apples don’t all sink into the bottom of the jar. It has been 6 days now and I
                have been stirring it every day once a day. Today I open the cloth cover and saw something thin furry and greyish covering the surface. Is it mould or mother? How can I tell the difference? Thanks…

                Reply
                • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                  May 18, 2020 at 10:41 PM

                  Hi Dayang,
                  Without seeing it, I’d have a hard time knowing for sure, but it does sound like it could be mold if it’s furry. Of course, it could also be the beginning of a mother, but that normally looks more like a white whispy formation when it begins.
                  There are differing ideas on how to deal with it if it is, indeed, mold. I’d definitely, at the very least, remove any affected areas.
                  Some people automatically throw it away to err on the side of safety. Others, remove affected areas and then smell it and place a few drops on their tongue to taste for a “moldy” flavor or not- in which case it should be disposed of.
                  I don’t know how else to tell- other than to allow it to continue to form- to see if it thickens into a mother- or becomes more obviously a mold.

                  Reply
                  • Monica Blount

                    December 8, 2021 at 4:46 PM

                    So it’s been 3 weeks since I strained out the apples but I keep getting another layer of mother forming. Two have formed, sunk to the bottom of the jar and now a third is forming. Is this normal?

                    Reply
                    • Tracy Ariza, DDS

                      March 11, 2023 at 7:15 PM

                      Yes! Totally normal. It will continue to form new ones over the top if it continues at room temperature. That’s perfectly fine and you can keep them on top or remove them as needed. I just pour mine and ignore the mother.

                      Reply

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