Hot Apple Cider (AIP)

The other day I was out with some friends and one of them ordered a hot apple cider. I was suddenly reminded how much I use to enjoy hot apple cider this time of year. So I decided to do some research on how apple cider was made and was ecstatic to learn it is actually really easy to make your own at home! Now I will no longer have hot apple cider envy and can bring my own in a travel mug.

The best part is that I am still getting local apples in my grocery store. So hurry before the organic local apples are gone!

xo Meagen Ashley

This recipe has been shared on the Paleo AIP recipe roundtable and the Little Bites of Beauty AIP Christmas Recipe Party

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Hot Apple Cider (AIP)

A delicious hot apple cider that is AIP friendly and added sugar free!

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 3 hours

Total Time 3 hours 10 minutes

Servings 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp AIP Allspice (1 tsp cinnamon, 1/2 tsp cloves, 1/2 tsp mace)
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 2 six inch pieces of cheesecloth plus extra cheesecloth for straining apples and string
• 8-10 organic gala apples quartered
• filtered water enough to cover the apples
• 1-2 slices/sticks apple slices or cinnamon sticks garnish

Instructions

1. Wash and quarter apples. Add to large pot and cover with water.
2. Wrap cinnamon sticks and AIP allspice in two 6 inch pieces of cheese cloth. Bundle ends together and tie with string. Place wrapped spices in the pot.
3. On medium high heat, bring pot to a boil. Boil on medium heat for 1 hour. Then turn heat to low and simmer for 2 hours partially covered.
4. Remove lid and remove from heat. Let cool. Remove spices and discard.
5. Mash apples and then pour apples into a strainer lined with a cheese cloth. Squeeze juice from apples.
6. Store apple cider in a glass jar in the fridge for up to two weeks or freeze. Reheat in a small pan on the stove. Serve with an apple slice or a cinnamon stick for garnish.