Spiced Apple Juice
Warm up your day with the cozy, comforting flavors of Spiced Apple Juice—a delightful drink perfect for chilly afternoons or festive gatherings. This aromatic recipe combines the natural sweetness of apple juice with the warming spices of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and a touch of fresh ginger, creating a soothing beverage brimming with fall-inspired flavor. Hints of citrusy orange zest add a bright, zesty twist, while a dash of optional brown sugar enhances the sweetness to your preference. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy-to-make spiced drink is simmered to perfection, allowing the spices to deeply infuse every sip. Serve it warm in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange, for a beautifully fragrant presentation that's sure to impress. Perfect for holiday celebrations or cozy nights in, this homemade spiced apple juice is a must-try seasonal favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple juice
- 2 Cinnamon sticks
- 6 Whole cloves
- 1 Star anise
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger (thinly sliced)
- 1 small orange Orange zest (peeled in strips)
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional)
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple juice and water.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, sliced ginger, and orange zest to the saucepan.
Set the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low and let the juice simmer for 15-20 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse the liquid.
If desired, stir in brown sugar to enhance the sweetness, adjusting the amount to taste.
Once the juice is fully infused, strain it through a fine mesh sieve into a heatproof pitcher or large bowl to remove the spices and zest.
Serve the spiced apple juice warm in mugs. Garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of fresh orange, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
609 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.6 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 185 mg | 8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 155.2 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.4 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 138.2 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 204 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 326 mg | 7% | |
*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.
