Hot Spiced Apple Cider with Lemon and Ginger
What could be more cozy than a hot apple cider with warming spices like ginger and cinnamon?
Ingredients
- 8 lemons
- 14 apples
- 2-inch piece of ginger
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 star anise
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or coconut sugar, to taste
Garnish: Coconut Sugar And Cinnamon Rim
- Cinnamon stick
What you'll need
Directions
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Wash all produce well.
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Peel the lemons and core the apples.
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Juice the lemons, then the apples and ginger.
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Place in a large saucepan, skimming off any foam from the juice.
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Add the cinnamon sticks and star anise and warm over medium-low heat.
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Allow the spices to steep for 20-30 minutes.
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Taste, add a little maple syrup or coconut sugar if desired.
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Remove the spices, then ladle into mugs for serving.
Note
This is great served in a large copper pot or a stock pot and ladled into mugs. Line the rim of each mug with a little lemon juice, then dip the rim into a blend of coconut sugar and cinnamon. Allow to dry before using. Alternatively, drop a cinnamon stick in each mug for garnish.
