Spiced Apple Cider

Ingredients

• 4 cups unfiltered apple juice (no added sugar)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 star anise
• 1 orange, sliced
• 1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger

Method

1. 1

   Combine all ingredients in a medium pot.

2. 2

   Bring to a gentle simmer over medium heat — never a hard boil, which can make the spices taste bitter and muddy the flavor.

3. 3

   Reduce heat to low and let steep for 20-25 minutes.

4. 4

   Strain out the spices and orange slices before serving warm.