Bev, you can simmer cider until it's thick; I've done it myself. The only issue is it takes a lonnnnnng time, and then at the end, unless you hit it just right, you finish with syrup that's too thin, or cider jelly (too thick). So yeah, it can be done, but it's tricky. That's why I buy boiled cider; it stays good in the fridge for months (years, probably), and it's just so nice to have on hand. PJH

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