Homemade Apple Juice and Cinnamon Infused Kefir: A Delicious DIY Fermented Beverage Recipe
Fizzy up Your Autumn Days with an Apple Juice Water Kefir Recipe
Got a hankering for something bubbly and autumn-inspired? Look no further! This apple juice water kefir recipe will tickle your taste buds with its natural effervescence.
Apple Juice Water Kefir: The Simple Way
Think water kefir requires complicated brewing methods and a plethora of ingredients? Think again! This apple juice water kefir recipe is as easy as pie. All you need is water kefir grains and apple juice!
No need to fuss with sugar water or added fruits. Just combine apple juice and kefir grains, and voila! A slightly fizzy, fruity beverage that's perfect for customising to your taste.
This time around, we're adding a touch of cinnamon for good measure, creating the ultimate autumnal elixir!
The Sparkling Apple and Cinnamon Water Kefir Recipe
Curious minds want to know! Here's the scoop on how to make this delectable concoction.
Note: This recipe is designed for a 1L jar and a 750ml pressure-resistant bottle. Adjust quantities accordingly if using different-sized equipment.
Ingredients
Fermentation:- 2 tbsp. water kefir grains- 3 cups pasteurised apple juice
Flavouring:- 1/8 tsp. cinnamon powder
Equipment
- 1 Le Parfait 1L jar
- 1 750ml pressure-resistant bottle
- 1 funnel with sieve
Steps
1. Fermenting Kefir
- Pour the apple juice into the jar.
- Add the water kefir grains.
- Cover the jar with a clean cloth.
- Allow to ferment at room temperature for 48 hours. The liquid should start to foam.
2. Flavouring
- Place the funnel on the bottle and add the cinnamon powder. Then fit the sieve of the funnel.
- Pour the kefir through the funnel to collect the grains.
- Close the bottle and stir well.
- Store at room temperature and test the pressure after about 3 hours. If it's not fizzy enough, reseal and test in another 3 to 6 hours.
- Keep refrigerated to slow fermentation and enjoy!
Tips to Keep in Mind
- Be patient – it's normal for the kefir to seem inactive for the first 24 to 36 hours. Activity typically ramps up around the 48-hour mark.
- Keep a close eye on the pressure in the bottle. The apple juice kefir is highly active and fizzy, so it's essential to monitor the pressure to avoid accidents.
- For purchases during apple picking season, you can use unpasteurized apple juice instead of pasteurized juice, allowing it to ferment on its own for naturally sparkling apple juice. Just be aware that unpasteurized juice may compete with the microorganisms in the kefir grains.
- We recommend using ground cinnamon as opposed to a cinnamon stick, as a cold infusion isn't optimal for extracting the cinnamon's flavours.
- The water kefir grains may appear darker after this recipe, but that's perfectly normal.
Bottoms up to this cinnamon-infused apple water kefir, ready to warm you up on those chilly autumn days!
Catch the Kefir Fever – Gather Your Tools!
Get your hands on these essential items for making apple juice water kefir at home.
Dive in headfirst – let's get started!
- Check out our guide on How to Make Water Kefir
- Grab some water kefir grains and water kefir equipment
- Shake things up with our other kefir recipes:
- Ginger and turmeric
- Root beer
- Pear and star anise
- Coconut milk
- Consult our guide on Choosing Your Water Kefir Equipment
Happy kefir-making!
- Embrace the allure of various global cuisines by experimenting with healthy cooking techniques, such as using water kefir grains to create fizzy, apple-flavored beverages.
- Incorporate water kefir grains into your health-and-wellness and fitness-and-exercise routines for an alternative to sugary drinks, offering a bubbly, fall-inspired refreshment.
- Seek inspiration from lifestyle trends and food-and-drink pairings by incorporating water kefir grains in unique ways, like adding cinnamon for a festive, autumnal twist in your homemade apple juice water kefir.
- Delve deeper into the realm of home-brewing and expand your cooking repertoire by checking out our collection of recipes, such as ginger and turmeric, root beer, pear and star anise, and coconut milk water kefir offerings.
