Description
Warm up your autumn evenings with this delightful Poisoned Apple Cider, a cozy drink that blends sweet and spicy flavors, making it perfect for Halloween gatherings or chilly nights. The rich aroma of simmering apples infused with cinnamon and cloves will fill your home with comfort and nostalgia. Ideal for serving hot or cold, this recipe is an enchanting twist on a classic favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 medium fresh apples, cored and quartered
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1/2 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 8 cups water
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash apples thoroughly, then core and slice into quarters.
- In a large pot, combine sliced apples, water, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and lemon juice; stir well.
- Heat over medium-high until gently boiling; you’ll notice the wonderful apple aroma.
- Lower heat to simmer uncovered for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally until apples are soft.
- Mash softened apples in the pot to release juices until the mixture resembles chunky applesauce.
- Strain cider through a fine mesh strainer into mugs or jars, pressing down to extract all liquid. Serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mug (240ml)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg