Description
Immerse yourself in the enchanting aroma of Poisoned Apple Cider, a cozy drink that captures the spirit of autumn. This delightful concoction, infused with sweet apples and warming spices, transforms any gathering into a magical experience. Perfect for Halloween celebrations or quiet evenings at home, each sip is a nostalgic journey that evokes warmth and joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups fresh apples (mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 cinnamon sticks
- 2 star anise (whole)
- 5 whole cloves
- Zest of 1 orange
- 8 cups filtered water
- Optional: ½ cup rum or whiskey
Instructions
- Wash and quarter the apples (do not peel).
- In a large pot, combine apples, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, orange zest, and water.
- Bring to a rolling boil over medium-high heat while stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes.
- Mash the apple mixture with a potato masher or fork to release juices.
- Strain through a fine mesh sieve into another pot or pitcher.
- Serve warm or cool in the refrigerator for chilled cider; add optional rum or whiskey if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg