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Stovetop Hot Chai-Spiced Apple Cider
Picture yourself cradling a warm mug of Stovetop Hot Chai-Spiced Apple Cider. This inviting alcohol-free drink embodies the essence of autumn with the perfect blend of traditional chai spices, black tea and the rich scent of apples. Mildly spiced, tangy and with no sugar.
Ingredients
- 3 cups apple cider
- ½ apple, Honeycrisp, cut into medium slices
- 1 inch ginger, peeled and cut into slices
- 3 black tea bags
- 1 cinnamon stick, small, broken into smaller pieces
- 3 green cardamoms, seeds only, ideally coarsly crushed
- 2 cloves, whole
- ½ tsp fennel seeds, whole
- ¾ cup oat milk
Equipment
- 1 spice infuser stainless steel
Instructions
- Place whole spices in a stainless steel spice infuser and close securely.
- In a large stovetop pot, pour the apple cider and place it over medium heat.
- Add the apple slices, fresh ginger, black tea bags, and spice infuser into the pot. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, cover and steep for 5 minutes, allowing the spices and tea to infuse the cider.
- Stir in oat milk while ensuring the heat is off. If separation occurs, gently mix to combine.
- Use tongs to carefully remove the apple and ginger slices, as well as the tea bags. Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
Food safe storage
- Store leftover spiced hot apple cider in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 1-2 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave for a warm and comforting sip. Beyond that, the taste may change, and fermentation may begin.
Cooking method tip: Gentle simmering
- To achieve a perfectly balanced and flavorful Chai-Spiced Apple Cider, it's important to maintain a gentle simmer throughout the brewing process. Avoid bringing the mixture to a rolling boil, as this can result in over-extraction of the spices, potentially leading to a bitter or overpowering taste.
- The trick is to keep a close eye on your cider as it simmers. When small bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pot and steam rises, dial down the heat to maintain this gentle simmer. This ensures that the flavours from the spices and tea leaves infuse gradually and harmoniously, resulting in a well-rounded and aromatic beverage.
Nutrition Information:
Calories: 252kcal (13%)Carbohydrates: 56g (19%)Protein: 2g (4%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 0.1g (1%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 61mg (3%)Potassium: 476mg (14%)Fiber: 4g (16%)Sugar: 41g (46%)Vitamin A: 34IU (1%)Vitamin C: 6mg (7%)Calcium: 56mg (6%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
Keep in mind that the nutritional values provided are approximations and suggestions, and might fluctuate depending on ingredient variations, portion sizes, and recipe adjustments. This nutrition facts table cannot account for your individual needs. Your body — including your hunger and satiety cues — change daily. It's perfectly fine to eat more or less on different days. Instead of letting food guilt take over, consider mindful eating.
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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