Re-boot?

[columbian]

I just got back to cider making and didn't put enough sugar in. Fermentation has now stopped.

Can I dump some more sugar and yeast in to start more fermentaion?

Or am I doomed to have a wimpy batch?

 

[GilSwillBasementBrews]

You can add sugar to increase your ABV but it will dry out your cider and thin it some. I wouldn't worry about adding yeast as you should have plenty in the cider already.
I can't really think of any negatives but I'm sure someone else will be along with more knowledge that better explain why you should/shouldn't add it in after fermentation.

 

[roadymi]

adding sugar will increase abv but it will also make it less cidery and more whiney. Traditionally cider is meant to be low abv with little or no added fermentables. When you start adding much sugar you are making apple wine. I know this is splitting hairs and you likely donn't really give a crap as long as it gets you drunk and tastes good.

 

[columbian]

Thanks for the advice and the philosophical reality check.

A good-tasting buzz is for sure the goal.