Haykin Zestar! Apple Cider Recipe

Inspired by Annette

Time1h

Serves4

ela family farm, hotchkiss|aurora, colorado [375 ml]

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the apples
Wash the fresh apples thoroughly under cold running water. Cut them into quarters, removing the core and seeds.
2
Combine ingredients
In a large pot, combine the quartered apples with 500 ml of water. Make sure the apples are submerged in the water.

3
Simmer the mixture
Bring the pot to a boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
4
Add spices
After 30 minutes, add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, and grated ginger to the pot. Stir well and continue to simmer for another 15 minutes.

5
Strain the cider
Once the mixture has simmered, remove it from heat. Using a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth, strain the apple mixture into a large bowl, discarding the solids.
6
Sweeten the cider
While the cider is still warm, stir in the brown sugar and honey until fully dissolved.

7
Serve warm
Pour the hot apple cider into mugs and serve immediately. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of apple.