A row of old apple trees

A row of old apple trees

Drinks

A refreshing drink made with old apples, water, and honey.

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Discover this traditional non-alcoholic beverage, originating from old Belgian apple orchards.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time30 min
  • Resting12 hr
  • Total12 hr 45 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodjar, glass container
  • Estimated cost$2.69 $0.67 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $0.45
  • $1.74
  • $0.50

Prices from US supermarkets for 2 of 3 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Wash the apples, remove the seeds and core, and place the apples in a pot. ≈ 2 min
  2. Add water and bring to a boil.
  3. Cook until the apples are completely tender.
  4. Next, drain and pour into a glass container. ≈ 2 min
  5. Add two tablespoons of juice to a bowl, add the yeast, mix well, and pour over the apples. ≈ 4 min
  6. Add sugar to the same container and mix thoroughly. ≈ 4 min
  7. Let it rest in a warm place.
  8. After a few days, strain the puree, pour it into bottles, and seal tightly. ≈ 3 min
  9. Category: Gira ≈ 3 min

The bill

A row of old apple trees

  • 2 tablespoons of sugar$0.45
  • 5 old-fashioned apple pies$1.74
  • Honey: 10 g$0.50

Total$2.69

that's $0.67 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Before you start

Ingredients

  • water, 2.5 litres
  • 2 tablespoons of sugar
  • 5 old-fashioned apple pies
  • Honey: 10 g

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