I can’t tell a lie. This post has been sitting here in drafts for a whole long year. Yes, I created this a year ago and somehow things got busy around here, what with adventure outside posts and Halloween posts, that I somehow missed sharing this most amazingly perfect autumn sipper. Does it get better than a fresh mulled apple cider recipe?
You know I have a thing for the sippable favourites, and when the temperatures get cool, it’s time to heat up those drinks.
Elixirs are frequently my go-to option, but it’s also nice to have other options that can help me make the most of seasonal produce such as apples.
Health Benefits of Apples
Apples are packed with:
- Antioxidants, particularly Vitamin C, important for the immune system and to help us process stress
- Soluble and insoluble fibre, which aids digestion, blood sugar balance and cardiovascular health. One particular type of soluble fibre in apples, called pectin, also has great binding properties in gluten-free baking!
- Quercetin, a polyphenol that helps with seasonal allergies
- Flavanols and polyphenols that reduce inflammation
Given that it is apple season, we’re really into autumn all Canadian-style and part of that means a whole lot of apples (and toque wearing).
I’ve snuck in a few ingredients here you may not have thought to include in apple cider, like the hormone/adaptogenic root maca and anti-inflammatory turmeric.
It’s delicious – and your kitchen will smell incredible. I hope you’re ready to give this easy apple cider recipe a try.
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Mulled Apple Cider Recipe
- Total Time: 1 hour 40 mins
Description
This apple cider recipe is definitely worth mulling up.
Ingredients
- 8 apples, cored and each cut into 8
- 2 Tbsp ground cinnamon or 3 cinnamon sticks
- 2 Tbsp coconut sugar or sweetener of choice
- 1 Tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1 tsp maca
- Water to cover
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a medium size pot and pour in enough water just to cover the apples.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce to simmer for 90 minutes.
- Allow to cool slightly and remove cinnamon sticks.
- Using a potato masher or fork, mush the apples and then pour full mix through a strainer or nut sack to remove the pulp and apple skins.
- Serve piping hot!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 90 mins
- Category: Beverage
Keywords: apple cider, mulled apple cider, apple cider recipe, homemade apple cider
And what about the pulp? I threw mine into a blender and whipped it smooth and used it in place of apple sauce in a most amazing Apple Gingerbread Cake.
3 responses to “Fresh Mulled Apple Cider Recipe”
[…] I drank on that day. I made it as delicious and healthy as possible (thanks to inspiration from Meghan Telpner’s recipe) and I think it turned out pretty darn tasty. And since I made this batch at home – I did add […]
You always have the best ideas! I would’ve never thought to do that with the pulp, but I love knowing that I’m not putting any of it to waste. Thanks for being awesome! :)
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Great idea! I love using the whole apple for this rather than starting with a bottle of processed cider.