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How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps

How to Make Apple Cider Vinegar from Scraps

Learn how to make apple cider vinegar from scraps with this easy guide.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 days 4 hours 40 minutes
Fermentation Time 4 days 4 hours 40 minutes
Total Time 4 days 16 hours
Course condiments
Cuisine vinegar
Servings 1 quart

Equipment

  • Glass jar

Ingredients
  

  • 1 quart Apple peelings or cores Use organic to avoid pesticides.
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar Per cup of water used.
  • 2-4 cups Water Adjust based on jar size.
  • Glass jar Make larger quantities if desired.

Instructions
 

  • Fill the glass jar ¾ of the way with the apple peels and cores.
  • Stir the sugar into the water until it’s mostly dissolved, and pour over the apple scraps until they are completely covered. Leave a few inches of room at the top of the jar.
  • Cover loosely with a coffee filter or fabric scrap secured with a rubber band and set in a warm, dark place for around two weeks.
  • Give it a stir every few days. If any brownish/greyish scum develops on the top, skim it off.
  • Once two weeks has passed, strain the scraps from the liquid.
  • Set the strained liquid aside for another 2-4 weeks until it has a tangy smell and taste.
  • Cap and store your vinegar once happy with the taste. It won’t go bad.
  • If a gelatinous blob develops, congratulations! You have created a vinegar mother.
  • Use your homemade vinegar just like storebought vinegar for cooking, cleaning, and more.

Notes

It's fine to use scraps from slightly bruised or browned apples. Avoid using rotten or moldy fruit. You can freeze scraps until you have enough for a full jar. Experiment with other fruit scraps too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1quartSugar: 1g
Keyword apple cider vinegar, fermenting, frugal recipes, homemade vinegar, sustainable cooking, using scraps
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