Description
Poisoned Apple Cider is a cautionary tale about the hidden dangers of consuming improperly prepared apple cider, highlighting the importance of food safety.
Ingredients
- Fresh apples – 10
- Water – 4 cups
- Sugar – 1 cup
- Cinnamon sticks – 2
- Cloves – 5
- Nutmeg – 1/2 tsp
- Optional: Alcohol (for spiking) – 1 cup
Instructions
- Wash and chop the apples, leaving the skins on.
- In a large pot, combine the chopped apples and water.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add sugar, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and nutmeg to the pot.
- Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes.
- Strain the mixture through a fine mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a clean container.
- Serve warm or chilled, and add alcohol if desired.
Notes
- Ensure apples are fresh and free from any signs of spoilage.
- Adjust sugar according to taste preference.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg