A bit of non dairy milk, cloves, star anise, and black pepper elevate the flavor of this seasonal indulgence. Not overly sweet with just a hint of maple syrup and natural apple essence. This apple chai cider is sure to become an autumnal favorite. And pairs just as well with a bite of no-bake pumpkin fudge or a ginger pomegranate lime mocktail. Cheers to that!
There’s nothing quite like warm apple cider on the stovetop. Especially when it’s seasoned with herbal chai and cinnamon. This fall apple chai cider is a great cold weather sip and holiday drink. (You can add a bit of whiskey or rum for a really festive pour.) Enjoy with friends for your Thanksgiving celebration or an evening solo watching bad Christmukkah movies, it’s a versatile beverage.
Fall apple chai cider
A seasonal stovetop delight, this apple chai spice is an herbal fall favorite.
makes: approx 6 servings | prep time: 5 min | total time: 30 min
Ingredients
- 1/2 gallon unsweetened apple cider
- 2 chai rooibos herbal tea bags
- 1 cup non dairy milk
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 3 - 4 star anise
- 15 - 20 cloves approx (optional apple slices to stick cloves into)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- black pepper to taste
- additional cloves, cinnamon stick, dried fruit to garnish
To-Do's
- In a large pot, pour in apple cider and bring to a low boil.
- Reduce heat to low and add in tea bags. (Try tying to the pot handle.)
- Add in non dairy milk, cinnamon sticks, star anise, cloves, maple syrup, and a few turns of black pepper.
- Stir to combine. Let simmer on low for 20 – 25 minutes, reduce mixture. Stir every few minutes.
- Turn heat off. Strain mixture and return to pot.
- Serve warm with optional extra cloves, dried fruit, and a cinnamon stick. Enjoy! Keeps well in the refrigerator about a week.
Notes
You can add in a jigger of whiskey or rum for an optional festive kick.
