Apple Season: How To Make Fiery Cider

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons freshly grated or prepared horseradish
• 2 whole heads garlic
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 cup chopped fresh ginger
• 3 fresh Thai chilies
• 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
• 1/4 cup whole mint leaves
• 1/4 cup whole parsley leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole rosemary leaves
• 1 tablespoon whole thyme leaves
• 1 tarragon sprig
• Juice and pulp of 1 lemon
• 1 quart raw homemade apple cider vinegar, or store-bought
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon gorund turmeric
• 1/4 cup good quality maple syrup or honey