Spiced Hot Cider

Warm apple cider is the perfect winter comfort drink. This special version combines two potent spices, ginger and turmeric for a unique flavor and nutrition profile.  Fresh ginger, for example, contains a pungent substance called gingerol while turmeric gets it characteristic yellow hue from the class of cancer-fighting compounds, curcuminoids. Both are being studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Yields:

• 8 cups

Ingredients:

• 4 cups apple cider
• 4 cups water
• 3”  cinnamon stick
• 10 whole cloves
• 2”  fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 6 slices
• 1 tsp turmeric, optional

Instructions:

1. 1½-inch by 1/2-inch strip lemon peel, white part included
2. In a saucepan, combine cider, water, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric and lemon peel. Over medium-high heat, heat until ring of bubbles appears around edge of pan, 3 minutes. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
3. Pour hot-spiced cider through fine tea strainer into mugs. Serve immediately. Garnish with cinnamon stick or lemon peel.

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