Description
A warm and comforting beverage made with fresh apple juice and aromatic spices, perfect for fall and winter gatherings.
Ingredients
- Fresh apple juice: 4 cups (about 1 liter)
- Cinnamon sticks: 2 to 3
- Whole cloves: 5 to 6
- Star anise: 1 to 2
- Orange slices: 1 orange, sliced
- Brown sugar: 1/4 cup (adjust to taste)
- Water: 1 cup (optional)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the apples (optional).
- Combine ingredients in a pot.
- Simmer the mixture for 15 to 20 minutes.
- Strain and serve the cider.
Notes
- Choose sweet and tart apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of brown sugar.
- Consider adding other spices like nutmeg or ginger for variation.
- For an alcoholic version, add a splash of rum or bourbon.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: hot apple cider, cinnamon, fall beverage, warm drink, holiday drink