Just like anything, good homemade cider vinegar starts with the raw ingredients. Store-bought apple juice and “cider” often has chemical additives and artificial flavorings, and those are to be avoided. If it has preservatives, like potassium sorbate, it won’t actually ferment at all. Start...
Strain into a jelly bag (juice strainer). Squeezing the bag will produce more juice, but will also cloud the jelly. Add ½ cup of mild honey or organic sugar for every cup of juice produced. Boil over high heat until gelling point is reached. To test, place a spoonful of jelly on ...