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Hot Apple Cider with Spiced Seasonings and Homemade Caramel

Wegetariańskie Drinks New Year's Eve Dishes for Special Occasions 40 min Easy 4 wyświetleń ~27.51 PLN - (0)
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Hot apple cider is the essence of autumn-winter comfort, captured in a steaming mug. This recipe elevates the classic drink with the addition of velvety homemade caramel sauce, which perfectly balances the natural acidity of the apples. It is an incredibly aromatic beverage, filling the home with the scent of cinnamon, cloves, star anise, and fresh ginger. Visually, it looks stunning – the deep amber color of the cider contrasts with the light dollop of whipped cream and golden caramel drizzles. It is perfect for chilly evenings under a blanket, gatherings with friends, or as a non-alcoholic alternative to mulled wine during holiday parties. Serving it in glass, heatproof mugs allows you to fully appreciate its beautiful color. It tastes like liquid apple pie with a hint of caramel – sweet but not cloying, warming, and full of depth.

Składniki (11)

Servings:
4
  • Naturally cloudy apple juice 1000 ml
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Orange 1 szt.
  • Brown sugar 150 g
  • Masło 82% 30 g
  • 30% cream 80 ml
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 3 szt.
  • Cloves 1 g
  • Star anise 2 szt.
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Whipped cream for decoration 100 g
  • Dark rum or bourbon 100 ml
💰 Szacowany koszt dania: ~27.51 PLN (6.88 PLN/porcję)

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Preparation steps

Caramel sauce

1

Prepare the ingredients for the sauce. Take the butter and cream out of the fridge to reach room temperature. Cut the butter into small cubes. Measure out the sugar and water.

Ingredients: Brown sugar, Masło 82%, 30% cream
Using ingredients at room temperature (especially cream) is key to avoiding sudden splattering and thermal shock that could cause the caramel to harden into a solid lump.
2

In a small saucepan with a thick, light bottom, place the sugar and evenly cover it with water. Heat over medium power without stirring until the sugar completely dissolves. Then increase the heat and cook until the syrup takes on a deep amber color. This may take 5-8 minutes. Watch the caramel very closely, as it can burn easily.

Ingredients: Brown sugar
The most important rule: do not stir the dissolving sugar with a spoon, as it will crystallize! You can only gently swirl the entire saucepan. A light-colored bottom of the vessel will help you accurately assess the color of the caramel.
3

When the caramel reaches the desired color, remove the saucepan from the heat. Carefully add the diced butter. The mixture will start to bubble and splatter vigorously – this is normal. Whisk everything together vigorously until the butter is completely melted and combined with the caramel.

Ingredients: Masło 82%
Exercise caution as caramel reaches very high temperatures. Use a whisk with a long handle to protect your hands from steam and splattering.
4

After adding the butter, very slowly pour in the cream in a thin stream, while continuously whisking vigorously. The mixture will froth up again. Stir until the sauce is smooth and uniform. Set aside to cool slightly. The sauce will thicken as it cools.

Ingredients: 30% cream
If lumps form in the sauce, place the saucepan back on low heat and warm it, stirring, until the lumps dissolve. Pour the finished sauce into a jar.

Hot Cider

5

Prepare the remaining ingredients. Scrub the orange thoroughly and blanch it in boiling water. Using a vegetable peeler, remove 2-3 long strips of zest (only the orange part, without the white albedo). Cut the rest of the orange into thick slices. Peel the ginger and slice it thinly.

Ingredients: Orange, Fresh ginger
The white part of citrus peels (albedo) is bitter, so try to avoid it. Using a vegetable peeler is the easiest way to get thin strips of just the peel.
6

In a large pot, place the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, ginger slices, orange slices, and strips of orange peel. Pour apple juice over everything.

Ingredients: Naturally cloudy apple juice, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Star anise, Fresh ginger, Orange
Use a pot with a capacity of at least 2-3 liters, so the ingredients fit comfortably and nothing overflows during heating.
7

Place a pot over medium heat and warm until the drink is hot but not boiling. Then reduce the heat to the lowest setting and heat everything for about 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors of the spices to release and infuse into the juice. The drink should gently simmer, not boil vigorously.

It is crucial not to bring the cider to a boil. Too high a temperature can make the spices bitter. We want to gently extract their aroma, not 'cook' them.

Serving

8

Prepare cups or glasses. Pour 2-3 tablespoons of the previously prepared caramel sauce into the bottom of each container.

Heatproof glass mugs with a handle work best, as they allow you to see the layers of the drink. If the caramel sauce has thickened too much, you can gently warm it in a water bath or microwave.
9

Strain the hot cider through a fine sieve to remove all the spices, slices of ginger, and orange. Slowly pour the hot, strained drink into mugs with caramel.

Straining is important to ensure the drink is clear and pleasant to drink, without floating pieces of spices. You can gently stir the drink in the cup to partially combine the caramel with the cider.
10

Decorate the drink. Place a large dollop of whipped cream on top of each cider. Drizzle a little caramel sauce over it. If you like, you can add 25 ml of dark rum or bourbon to each cup and gently stir. Serve immediately while hot.

Ingredients: Whipped cream for decoration, Dark rum or bourbon
Additionally, you can sprinkle the whipped cream with a pinch of cinnamon or freshly grated nutmeg to enhance the aroma. For a 'wow' effect, you can place a fresh cinnamon stick in each cup.

Fun Fact

💡

The tradition of drinking hot, spiced apple beverages dates back to medieval England. A drink called 'Wassail' was consumed during rituals aimed at ensuring good apple harvests in the coming year. The word 'wassail' comes from Old English 'waes hael', which means 'be healthy'.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in tall, heatproof mugs with a handle to showcase the beautiful amber color of the drink and the layer of caramel at the bottom. For decoration, in addition to whipped cream, you can use a slice of dried apple or fresh orange. A cinnamon stick placed in each cup will serve as an aromatic stirrer.

🥡 Storage

Fresh cider (without caramel, cream, and alcohol) can be stored in the refrigerator in a sealed container for up to 3 days. Before serving, simply warm it up. Caramel sauce can be stored in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. Before use, it can be gently warmed to become more fluid.

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