Saigon Apple Cider Recipe
Make Saigon Apple Cider Recipe in just 50m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Sweetener
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Ingredients
Gather all ingredients including apple cider, fresh ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise, honey, brown sugar, sliced apples, and whole cloves.
- 2
Mince the Ginger
Peel and finely mince the fresh ginger. Set aside.
- 3
Slice the Apples
Wash and slice the apple for garnish. Set aside.
Cooking
- 4
Combine Ingredients in a Pot
In a large pot, pour in 4 cups of apple cider. Add the minced ginger, cinnamon sticks, star anise, honey, and brown sugar.
- 5
Heat the Mixture
Heat the pot over medium heat until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally to dissolve the honey and brown sugar.
- 6
Simmer
Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.
- 7
Add Garnishes
During the last 5 minutes of simmering, add the sliced apples and whole cloves to the pot.
Serving
- 8
Strain and Serve
After simmering, strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve into mugs or heatproof glasses. Discard the solids.
- 9
Garnish and Enjoy
Serve hot, garnished with additional apple slices if desired. Enjoy your homemade Saigon Apple Cider!
