Mulled Cider or Mulled Apple Juice
Ditch the mulled wine this Christmas and make mulled cider or a alcoholic mulled apple juice instead. It's lighter, fruitier and more refreshing.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 40kcal
Ingredients
- 250 ml water
- 1-2 tbsp golden granulated sugar for mulled cider only
- 1 organic orange
- 6 whole cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 cardamom pods
- good grating of nutmeg
- 1 litre apple cider or apple juice
- 1 dessert apple sliced
- 1 dash calvados or apple brandy (optional)
Instructions
- Pour the water into a large pan and place over a moderate heat.250 ml water
- Stir in the sugar according to how sweet you like it. You won't need any if using apple juice.1-2 tbsp golden granulated sugar
- Half the orange and stud one half with the cloves. Juice the other half and add both to the mix.1 organic orange, 6 whole cloves
- Throw in the spices and bring to the boil. Simmer for a couple of minutes.1 cinnamon stick, 4 cardamom pods, good grating of nutmeg
- Add the cider (or apple juice) and warm the mixture until it's not quite simmering. Keep at this temperature, stirring occasionally for 8-15 minutes. Any alcohol will be lost if it reaches boiling point.1 litre apple cider
- Remove from the heat, add the apple slices, stir in the calvados or apple brandy if using and pour into a serving vessel or ladle straight into glasses.1 dessert apple, 1 dash calvados
Notes
Double or triple the quantities as needed.
If you're stuck for time or don't have the requisite spices, use a ready made mulled cider or wine sachet instead.
Serve warm in glasses or mugs with a slice of apple and a cinnamon stick for a final flourish.
Please note: calories and other nutritional information are per serving. They’re approximate and will depend on exact ingredients used.
Nutrition
Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg