Mulled Apple Juice with Blackberries
Hot mulled apple and blackberry juice is a cosy, comforting and vibrant drink that can be enjoyed right through winter, not just the festive period.
Servings: 6
Calories: 109kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ltr Apple juice
- 25 Blackberries fresh or frozen
- 1 Cinnamon stick 10cm
- 2 Star anise
- 5 Black peppercorns
- 10 Cloves
- ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg freshly grated
- 10 Thin slices ginger
- 3 Thin slices orange
- 1-2 tablespoon Maple syrup or honey
Instructions
- Start by cracking open the black pepper in a pestle and mortar. Just hit them once or twice, don’t grind the peppercorns to a powder
- Tip the pepper into a large saucepan and add the other dried spices
- Add the sliced ginger and orange to the pan along with the blackberries and apple juice
- Heat to scalding and then turn off the heat - don’t allow the juice to boil
- After 5 minutes the blackberries should be soft enough to crush using the back of a spoon
- Once the fruit has been crushed, leave everything to infuse for 30 minutes
- Add maple syrup or honey to taste and strain through a wire meshed sieve (or a nutbag for an ultra-smooth drink)
- Store for up to 1 week in the fridge, reheating on the stove or in the microwave when ready to serve
- If desired garnish with blackberries/ cinnamon. star anise// orange slices
Nutrition
Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 216mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 54IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 1mg