ingredients
- 1 litre fresh apple juice
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 10 cloves
- 2 tbsp Sweet Freedom FRUIT SYRUP
- 1 cinnamon stick
Our alcohol-free take on mulled wine... warming apple juice simmered with cloves, nutmeg and a cinnamon stick, and sweetened with a little FRUIT SYRUP. Great for bonfire night, Christmas parties and anyone driving home, and it makes the whole house smell amazing.
make
- Add the apple juice, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon stick and FRUIT SYRUP to a saucepan and bring to the boil.
- Turn down the heat and simmer gently for 5 minutes.
- Strain out the cloves, allow to cool slightly and serve in mugs with a cinnamon stick.
Thank you Libby @babytoddlefoods for a delicious recipe.
tips & swaps
- Extra spicy: swap the FRUIT SYRUP for our CINNAMON SYRUP or GINGERBREAD SYRUP.
- Make it fancy: add a few orange slices and a star anise while it simmers.
- For a party: double or triple the batch and keep it warm in a slow cooker on low.
hot spiced apple FAQs
Is this alcohol free?
Yes, completely. It's a lovely alternative to mulled wine for kids, drivers and anyone having a night off.
Clear or cloudy apple juice?
Either works. Cloudy apple juice gives a richer, more appley flavour.
Serve with a slice of our last minute Christmas cake, or if you're more of a chocolate person, try our festive hot chocolate.
