Chai Spiced Apple Cider

INGREDIENTS

• 1 gallon cider
• 2 Tbsp ginger paste
• 8 cinnamon sticks
• 32 whole cloves
• 24 cardamom pods
• 16 black peppercorns
• 4 whole star anise
• 1½ tsp vanilla extract

Optional for serving

• 2 c whipped cream
• 2 Tbsp maple syrup
• ground cinnamon

PREPARATION

1. Combine in a non-aluminum pan: cider, ginger, cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, peppercorns, anise, and vanilla.
2. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 15 minutes or until fragrant.
3. Strain through fine mesh strainer.
4. If using cream, etc. fold syrup into whipped cream. Top a mug of cider with a dollop of maple cream and sprinkle with a bit of cinnamon.

( thekitchn.com - adapted)

-- JMag Guthrie - 2019-12-21