Spiced Apple Cider
This flavourful combination of apple, orange and spices was created by Jennifer MacKenzie as the perfect refreshment after a day spent outside in the crisp fall air. Kids love this cider, and adults love the soothing variations on the classic cup of tea.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
| Nutritional Info | |
| Per serving: about | - |
| cal | 93 |
| pro | trace |
| total fat | 0 g |
| sat. fat | 0 g |
| carb | 26 g |
| fibre | 0 g |
| chol | 0 mg |
| sodium | 6 mg |
| % RDI: | - |
| calcium | 1% |
| iron | 6% |
| vit C | 3% |
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1 tbsp (15 mL) grated orange rind
4 whole cloves
2 pieces cinnamon (1 inch/2.5 cm)
3 cups (750 mL) apple cider or apple juice
Granulated sugar (optional)
Preparation:
In small square of double-thickness fine cheesecloth, tie up orange rind, cloves and cinnamon pieces; place in saucepan. Add apple cider; cover and heat over medium heat just until boiling.
Remove from heat; let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Discard bag; stir in sugar to taste (if using).
Additional Information
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Variations
Orange Spice Tea: Substitute water for apple cider. Add 2 orange pekoe tea bags after removing from heat; let stand for about 2 minutes or until tea is desired strength.Lemon Mint Tea: In small square of double-thickness fine cheesecloth, tie up 2 tsp (10 mL) grated lemon rind and 1 tsp (5 mL) dried mint. Place in saucepan with 3 cups (750 mL) cold water. Cover and heat gently over medium heat just until boiling; remove from heat. Add 2 orange pekoe tea bags; let stand for about 2 minutes or until desired strength. Discard tea bags; stir in 1 tbsp (15 mL) lemon juice, and sugar to taste (if using).
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