Green Apple Cider
Warm up your senses with this refreshing and aromatic Green Apple Cider, a vibrant twist on the classic comfort drink. Made with tart green apples, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a touch of fresh ginger, this recipe infuses bold flavors with just the right balance of sweetness and spice. Simmered to perfection and finished with a hint of lemon juice and orange peel, this homemade cider is both cozy and invigorating. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, it’s an easy-to-make, all-natural beverage that celebrates the crisp, tangy flavor of green apples. Serve it warm in mugs with a garnish of cinnamon or apple slices, and enjoy this delightful, comforting drink that’s an instant autumn favorite. Keywords: Green Apple Cider, homemade cider recipe, fall drinks, spiced apple cider.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 medium-sized green apples
- 8 cups water
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 5 whole cloves
- 1 piece star anise
- 1 inch, sliced fresh ginger
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 strip orange peel
Instructions
Wash the green apples thoroughly and cut them into quarters. Remove the stems and cores, but leave the skins on for added flavor.
Transfer the apple quarters to a large pot. Add 8 cups of water, ensuring the apples are completely submerged.
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and orange peel to the pot.
Place the pot over medium-high heat and bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 45 minutes to an hour, stirring occasionally.
After simmering, use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to mash the softened apples in the pot, releasing their juices.
Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a large bowl to remove the solids. Discard the solids and return the liquid to the pot.
Stir in the brown sugar and lemon juice. Taste and adjust sweetness or acidity as desired.
Heat the cider over low heat for an additional 5 minutes, just until it’s warmed through.
Ladle the green apple cider into mugs and serve it warm. For an extra touch, garnish with a cinnamon stick or slice of fresh green apple.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
124 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.0 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 19 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 33.2 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.4 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.9 g | ||
| Protein | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 67 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 212 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
