Mulled Apple Juice

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 quarts water
• 1 (12 ounce) container apple juice concentrate
• 1 star anise
• 1 cinnamon stick, broken into pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon whole cloves
• 6 green cardamom pods
• 1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorn
• 1/4 teaspoon dried ginger, pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon cassia chips
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest

Recipe

• 1 mix the water and juice concentrate together and pour into a large teapot or 3 quart saucepan.
• 2 add all spices to juice, cover, and bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
• 3 remove from heat but keep the lid on.
• 4 allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
• 5 strain through cheesecloth or wire mesh strainer into serving container.
• 6 this drink keeps well in the refrigerator to be reheated by stove or microwave for single serving or later use.