As for the making your own- I did this. Super easy, I used (started with) far less than a gallon, since I only needed to net 1/4c, which took considerably less time. I used Sprouts Brand Pumpkin Spiced Apple Cider (basically organic apple cider with pumpkin puree and some spices- more cannot hurt right?). A google search will also have you start with actual apples, juice them and go- the more acidic the better for flavor. I have not made the muffins yet, weekend project, but the cider is delicious. I ended up with slightly less than 1/2c starting with a quart (minus the sip I took ;-)

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