Secrets
- Cloudy artisanal apple juice (freshly pressed) rather than clear filtered juice.
- Steep covered to keep all the aromas of the spices inside the pot.
- Remove the cloves after 12 minutes so they don't overpower the drink.
As soon as the leaves start to fall, a pot of apple juice warming gently with cinnamon sticks and orange slices perfumes the whole house.
Alcohol-free and ready in fifteen minutes, it brings kids and grown-ups together after a crisp walk or for Sunday gatherings.
Step-by-step recipe check off as you go
Slice the orange
Wash the organic orange and slice it into thin rounds, leaving the peel on.
Steep without boiling
Pour the apple juice into the saucepan with the orange slices, cinnamon, star anise, cloves and honey. Cover and let heat for 12 minutes over very low heat, just below a simmer.
Popotam's tipIf the juice boils, the orange peel and cloves will turn bitter: keep the heat very low.Strain and serve
Pour through the small strainer into the mugs and garnish with a half-slice of orange.
And there you go, it's ready
Check off every step to serve the steaming apple juice.
Secrets to a well-balanced spiced apple juice what makes all the difference
Storage and make-ahead
Once strained, it keeps for 3 days in the fridge and can be reheated in a saucepan or even enjoyed chilled.
Variations
- Two thin slices of fresh ginger for a bright, lively note.
- Half apple juice, half pear juice.
- A squeeze of lemon juice if your apple juice is very sweet.
Frequently asked questions
Je n'ai que des épices en poudre, comment faire ?
Mets une demi-cuillère à café de cannelle et une pincée de quatre-épices, puis filtre à travers un filtre à café ou une passoire fine.
Peut-on le garder au chaud en thermos ?
Oui, une fois filtré il reste parfait pendant des heures dans une bouteille isotherme pour le goûter en forêt.
Faut-il obligatoirement sucrer au miel ?
Non, si ton jus de pomme est déjà bien doux, le miel est facultatif.
Fall menus that serve it with the grocery list for the whole table
Build your fall week
Add this recipe to your meal plan, then pick a main, a soup or a dessert: Popotam brings them together with the grocery list for the whole week. Free, no account.
