Mulled cider made from fruit peelings, Zero waste!

Name: Mulled cider made from fruit peelings, Zero waste!
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 11 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: British, European
Ingredients: 200g dark brown sugar.; Splash of water; Fruit peelings, I use orange, lemon & lime peelings, apple and pear cores too.; 6 whole cloves; 2 cinnamon sticks (broken in half); 6 allspice berries; 3 cm fresh ginger or ginger peelings; 1.5lt cider; 140ml brandy or vodka; almonds (optional); raisins (optional)

7 steps

Prep:4minCook:11min

I love serving mulled cider and fruit peelings in a tea set, its such fun on a winters afternoon. Utilizing every part of flavorsome fruits like apples, grapefruits, lemons, pears and oranges, adding that the best thing to do is "keep all your peelings". Whether it be a half-grated orange or wrapped-up lemon, as long as there is no mould, "it can all go in".

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:02:37 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories241.7 kcal (12%)

Total Fat0.3 g (0%)

Carbs50 g (19%)

Sugars44.6 g (50%)

Protein0.2 g (0%)

Sodium32.4 mg (2%)

Fiber1.6 g (6%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

8 servings

200gdark brown sugar

water

Fruit peelings

I use orange, lemon & lime peelings, apple and pear cores too

3 cm, or ginger peelings

1.5 ltcider

140mlbrandy

Instructions

Step 1

Start by bringing the sugar and water to a boil in a large saucepan to form a golden caramel

Pot

dark brown sugar200g

water

Step 2

Add in the spices and citrus peel, including ginger and even apple cores for "a little extra fruitiness"

Wooden Spoon

Fruit peelings

whole cloves6

cinnamon sticks2

allspice berries6

fresh ginger

Step 3

Add half of the cider onto the caramel mixture and simmer gently for 10 minutes

cider1.5 lt

Step 4

The secret is to add the rest of cider just before serving, bring it up to temperature.

cider1.5 lt

Step 5

For an extra kick, add a dash of brandy or vodka, grate in some orange, lemon or grapefruit zest and add a few berries, cinnamon sticks or even raisins and nuts to the mixture.

Step 6

Strain through a sieve.