Description
Learn how to make traditional Russian Apple Kvas (Квас) at home with this easy recipe. This lightly fermented beverage is a refreshing and slightly tangy drink that is perfect for hot summer days.
Ingredients
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Apple Kvas:
- 8 cups apple juice
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon dark molasses (or 1 teaspoon instant coffee)
- 6 cups filtered water
Instructions
- Prepare the Base: Fill a 16-cup glass jar with 8 cups of apple juice.
- Add Sugar and Yeast: Add the granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and dark molasses (or instant coffee) to the jar. Stir the mixture until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Add Water: Pour in 6 cups of filtered water and stir to combine everything well.
- Cover and Let it Ferment: Cover the jar with multiple layers of cheesecloth or a cotton cloth and secure it with a rubber band over the rim. Allow the mixture to sit at room temperature for 18 hours to ferment.
- Chill the Kvas: After 18 hours, transfer the jar to the refrigerator. Once it’s fully chilled, remove the cloth and replace it with a lid. Do not seal the jar while it is warm, as it may cause too much pressure to build up inside.
- Serve: Serve your Russian apple kvas once it is completely chilled, and enjoy its refreshing, lightly fermented flavor.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Fermentation
- Cuisine: Russian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Russian, Apple Kvas, Квас, fermented drink, homemade beverage
