This spiced apple warmer is right at home with the botanical kick of EnGIN (distilled from fresh-pressed apple juice). It plays beautifully with cozy notes of cider, cinnamon, and ginger – and when you batch it up, it’s the perfect excuse to gather your crew and shake off those gray winter doldrums.
Ingredients (Yields 25 8 oz servings)
- 1 bottle (750 ml) EnGIN
- 5 liters cloudy apple juice or apple cider. A jug from your local orchard or specialty store is perfect!
- Juice of 6 limes (approx. 6 oz)
- Juice of 6 lemons (approx. 6 oz)
- 2 bar spoons of ground cinnamon
- Thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger, peeled and finely grated
- Superfine sugar, to taste
Steps for the Spiced Apple Warmer
1
In large saucepan, bring apple, lime, and lemon juices to simmer over medium heat
2
Add cinnamon and ginger. Stir continuously. Do not allow to boil. Add sugar to taste.
3
Once concoction is well mixed and hot, add EnGIN.
4
Return to a hot temperature before pouring into a pitcher or hot dispenser.
5
Garnish the batch of Spiced Apple Warmer with lemon wheels. Garnish individual mugs or cups with a cinnamon stick and a star anise for extra flair.