Is there anything more inviting than a pot of spiced cider on the stovetop on a chilly fall night? For me, give me a cup of hot cider, some trail mix, a good movie and I am good to go! Well, I would like to take this opportunity to share with you a simple apple cider recipe that my family makes at home often.
The kids love it and adults you can give it an extra kick too if you wish. In addition, having a pot of this cider simmering on your stove will make your house smell incredible!
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Simple Apple Cider Recipe
Ingredients:
5 cups apple cider
1 cinnamon stick (I like to use sticks and grind them into powder) GO HERE to see a wonderful kitchen item to use for grinding your own cinnamon and other spices. Nothing beats fresh!
1 whole clove
Orange slice ( 1 slice about 1/2 inch thick)
Lemon slice ( 1 slice about 1/2 inch thick)
Combine cider, cinnamon, clove orange and lemon slice into a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil and cover and simmer for about 30 minutes. Strain and discard solids. Enjoy!
Adult option – Add some of your favorite Brandy to the cider when it is done simmering. Nothing warms you up quite like this on a cold fall or winter day. Also if you are battling a bad head cold or nasty flu this warm drink feels good on your throat and helps with the chills.
So I hope you enjoy this simple apple cider recipe. Please continue reading for some good information on the amazing health benefits of cinnamon.
Health Benefits of Cinnamon
It’s hard to have a good cup of cider without some fresh ground cinnamon. I always make sure to put cinnamon in our cider, first of all, it’s delicious and even more important is it’s extreme health benefits.
Cinnamon is loaded with antioxidants which protect your body from free radicals. It is also known to lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors and has many other impressive health benefits.
Did you know…..
Cinnamon is high in powerful medicinal properties.
At one time cinnamon was extremely rare and valuable and was used as a gift for kings.
Cinnamon comes from the inner bark of trees scientifically known as Cinnamomum. When the bark dries it rolls itself into up which we purchase at the store and grind into powder.
There are actually two main types of cinnamon:
- Ceylon cinnamon: Also known as “true” cinnamon.
- Cassia cinnamon: The more common variety today and what people generally refer to as “cinnamon.”
If you are looking for Ceylon Cinnamon you may be able to find it in some health food stores, or better yet I have found it for you. GO HERE to find a very good selection online at great pricing! It also goes great in this delicious homemade applesauce recipe.
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