Holiday Apple Cider
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Holiday Apple Cider
Description
The recipe begins by bringing apple juice and whole spices like cinnamon and cloves to a boil, then reducing to a simmer to allow the flavors to infuse for an hour. Additional fruit slices including apples, orange, and cranberries add freshness and subtle tartness to the cider. After simmering, the mixture is strained carefully through a fine mesh sieve and cheesecloth to clarify the liquid.
Once cooled, the cider can be refrigerated and reheated as desired, making it suitable for serving at holidays or gatherings. It offers a balance of warm spice and fruit sweetness and can be garnished with extra fruit slices for presentation.
Ingredients
- 10 cups apple juice
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 4 clove whole
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 apple sliced, Granny Smith
- 1 Fuji apple sliced
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Strain apple mixture though a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again though a cheesecloth lined sieve. Refrigerate until cold.
- Garnish with additional fruit if desired.
Notes
- Use a kitchen timer to track simmering time precisely for best infusion.
- Strain cider twice for a clear, smooth drink without pulp.
- Refrigerate after cooling and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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