1 Apple, peeled, cored and sliced
2 tsp organic raw agave nectar
sprinkle Cinnamon and Nutmeg to taste.
Microwave for 1 min and 45 seconds
Remove from Microwave, allow to cool.
Add 1/2 Cup of Homemade plain Greek Yogurt.
Mix it up and enjoy!
So I've been making my own homemade Greek yogurt for a while now. I'm really loving my process and the results! It turns out more creamy and naturally sweet than any Greek Yogurt I've ever bought from the store. I just need to figure out how to use all the Whey it produces!
So How easy is it to make Greek Yogurt?
Here's what you will need:
1 6qt Crockpot or Slow cooker
1 large colander
1 bowl to go under the colander to catch the whey, keep in mind, you want there to be enough space under the colander so the whey doesn't rise up to the level of the yogurt. You want the Whey to all drain out, not keep the yogurt soupy from setting in the whey.
1 cloth (I use a homemade red checkered table cloth folded in 4ths.
12 cups whole milk
3/4 cup Greek Yogurt with Live Cultures
1. Turn your slow cooker on low for 15 minutes, empty, but with the lid on.
2. Add 12 cups Whole Milk. I prefer raw milk or the minimally processed milk.
3. Replace the lid and set the timer for 2 1/2 hours.
4. after 2 1/2 hours on low, unplug the slow cooker and set the timer for 3 hours.
5. When 3 hours is up, remove the lid, place the Greek Yogurt with Live cultures in a smaller bowl, add 2 cups of milk from the slow cooker and mix with a whisk. Add to the slow cooker and stir to combine. Replace the lid and wrap the whole crockpot in a bath towel Leave set for 7 hours.
6. Place colander in a bowl that it will fit down in well, line colander with the cloth, remember I use a thin cotton table cloth folded in 4ths, so it's draining through 4 layers. Cheese cloth is too holey the yogurt will just run through.
7. Pour the contents of the slow cooker into the cloth, place the whole thing in the fridge and allow to drain several hours or overnight.
8. When the whey has drained into the bowl, remove the Greek Yogurt into a bowl for storing in the fridge. Pour the Whey into a glass jar and label with the date.
Now you're ready to enjoy your Greek Yogurt. Yes it's a process, and you will need to be home all day to make it, but it's super easy and it's so worth it!
If you have any questions about making Greek Yogurt, please post them in the comments.
