September 9, 2025|Farm Life, Holistic, Homesteading, Recipes, Sustainability, Tips
Hey farm gals, it’s Kara from Lange Girl Farms! September’s apple season, and after 15 years, my homemade apple cider vinegar—naturally fermented—is a homestead staple. My chickens peck fallen apples, my horses munch the cores, and my huskies sniff the jars. This holistic recipe’s simple and sustainable—years of bubbling batches perfected it. Here’s how to make it, farm girl style—let’s ferment some goodness!
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 5-6 apples (grow [apple trees](Source from your local nursery or greenhouse to get varieties that do best in your area) We now have over 12 varieties growing in our orchard.
- 1 cup sugar, water to cover.
- [Glass jar](https://amzn.to/4g3hXcO), [cheesecloth](https://amzn.to/4g6tyI4) for fermenting.
Step 1: Prep the Apples
Chop apples, cores and all—cutting board(Get your custom cutting board with your farm name or logo from www.langegirldesign.com)helps. My ducks love scraps; 15 years taught me more fruit, more flavor.
Step 2: Start the Ferment
Mix sugar, water, apples in jar—cover with cheesecloth (https://amzn.to/4g6tyI4). My first batch molded; years showed me loose covers breathe.
Step 3: Stir and Wait
Stir daily, 2 weeks—bubbles mean it’s working. My husky pup knocked a jar; 15 years taught me secure spots.
Step 4: Strain and Age
Strain, jar liquid—ferment 4-6 weeks. My minis sniff the tang; years of tasting nailed the sour kick.
Conclusion
This apple cider vinegar’s my September pride—15 years of apples in every tangy drop. Make it with your harvest; it’s farm girl gold! Pin this for your pantry, and follow Lange Girl Farms for more recipes.
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