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Homemade Apple Cider Mix

A glass jar filled with cinnamon sugar sits on a white surface near whole apples, cinnamon sticks, a red jar, a bowl of brown sugar, and a homemade Apple Cider Mix.
Warm, sweet, and perfectly spiced, my homemade Apple Cider Mix is the easiest way to taste fall. Make it once, sip it all season.

Equipment

  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Medium Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • Fine Mesh Strainer (optional)

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar loosely packed
  • 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar
  • ½ Cup Apple Powder
  • 2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1 Teaspoon Ground Clove

Instructions

  • Combine all the ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and whisk until fully combined.
  • If there are lumps, run the mixture through a fine mesh strainer, using the back of a spoon to crush the lumps through the mesh.
  • Store in a sealed container, in a dark dry spot for up to 2 months.

To Make Apple Cider Using the Mix:

  • Boil 10 ounces of water and add 4 teaspoons of the apple cider mix to the glass.
  • Mix well and enjoy!

Notes

  • Do not store in the fridge or freezer as this will introduce moisture into the mix, which will cause it to clump and harden.
  • If you have a moisture absorbing packet, you can add that to your jar of apple cider mix for it to last even longer.
  • If you can’t find apple powder (it’s pretty easy to nab online), you can take 3 ounces of freeze dried apples and reduce them to powder in a spice grinder. The 3 ounces, once turned to powder, will be the exact amount you need for this recipe.
  • I like using one of those little battery powered milk frothers to mix the cider. It really mixes in the cinnamon, which can be a tad stubborn and sit on top of the drink.
If you don’t like chancing any texture in your drink, you can use a tea bag, although I find it’s not as strong going this route