Apple and Fig Cider

Homemade cider with apple juice and cider. Aromatic and flavorful with holiday spices.

Simple holiday beverage - Apple and Fig Cider

Dried figs are delicious. This year is the first time I have had fresh figs. Was excited to see them in the grocery store and had to create an Apple and Fig Cider recipe. Something about figs scream holidays. This cider is delicious. The smell alone will fill your house with holiday smells. The cider is aromatic and bursting with spices; cinnamon, all spice, cloves, and star anise.

Autumn Cider - Apple and Fig Cider

Cider filled with holiday and fall ingredients. Apple juice, figs, cinnamon, anise, allspice and cloves.

Equipment

• Pot

• Strainer

Tips or Tricks

• Longer the cider cooks, the more flavor and sweetness will develop

Length of Time

• Prep Time - 5 minutes

• Cook time - 20 minutes

Servings

• Serving Size: 1 – 8-ounce glass

• Servings: 2 – 4

Ingredients

• 6 fresh figs halved

• 4 cups no sugar added apple juice (roughly 24 ounces)

• 3 cinnamon sticks

• 1 star anise

• ½ teaspoon whole cloves

• ½ teaspoon whole all spice

Directions

1. In a pot, add all ingredients.

2. Bring to a boil.

3. Reduce heat, simmer for 20 minutes.

4. Strain

5. Serve

Notes

• If you do not like anise flavor (black licorice) – do not add the star anise