Non Alcoholic Apple Cider Recipe

Non Alcoholic Apple Cider Recipe

A perfect cosy drink for cold autumn nights. Apple cider can be served hot or cold with a cinnamon stick and star anise to garnish.

This recipe makes 1L of apple cider.

Ingredients

• 5 apples, quartered
• 1/2 orange, halved
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 1/2 teaspoon cloves
• 1/2 teaspoon all spice
• 1 whole nutmeg
• 1 star anise
• Small handful of fresh cranberries
• 
  60ml Pure Maple Syrup, Amber Rich
  

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients in a stockpot and add 2L of water. Place on a medium heat and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 2 hours with the lid on.
2. After 2 hours, mash the fruit with a potato masher and simmer for 1 hour uncovered.
3. Allow to cool, then pour through a fine sieve, pressing the juices out of the fruit. Discard the fruit and spices. Add more maple syrup if you would like it sweeter.
4. Pour the apple cider into a clean, sterilised bottle and refrigerate for up to 2 weeks.