Instant Apple Cider Mix Recipe Perfect for Autumn!
Our homemade apple cider mix recipe is the perfect way to enjoy a cup of hot apple cider on an autumn day. This dry mix recipe allows you to make one cup at a time, with no waste.
You control the ingredients, which means there are no artificial additives and you can make this mix as spicy or sweet as you desire.
While crockpot apple cider is perfect for a crowd, this recipe is ideal for one or two servings. Another great benefit is that you can make a cup instantly, without waiting for a pot of apple cider to simmer.
This delicious apple cider mix is a perfect holiday gift for friends and family. It’s also popular to sell at Fall bake sales!
How to Make Apple Cider Mix
Makes about 2 cups, which is 25 servings.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar, loosely packed
- 1 Cup White Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Apple Powder*
- 2 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 Teaspoon Ground Clove
*Apple powder can be purchased online, however you can also make homemade apple powder. Grind up 6 ounces of freeze dried apples in a spice grinder until they are a powder. This will be the exact amount you need for this recipe.
Directions
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.
How to Use Homemade Apple Cider Mix
To use, add 4 teaspoons of mix into a cup with 10 oz. of boiling water. Stir together until completely dissolved.
Helpful Tip: A small, battery-powered milk frother is perfect for mixing everything together with no lumps or spices floating to the surface.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with a cinnamon stick stirrer
- Stir in caramel syrup or pumpkin spice syrup
- Add an apple slice to the top of the hot drink
- Place a star anise on top
- You can make a larger batch (using the same ratio of mix and water) to serve for a large crowd or for a party.
- This mix is excellent for an apple cider bar! Have a bowl of dry mix and a teaspoon with directions of how to make a cup of cider. Then add bowls of cinnamon sticks, star anise, and apple slices, along with bottles of flavored syrups.
How to Store Apple Cider Mix
Store in an air-tight container in a cool, dry place for up to 2 months. You can extend the storage time by adding a moisture absorbing packet to the jar.
Do not store in a refrigerator or freezer because the moisture will cause the dry mix to clump and harden.
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Apple Cider Mix
Ingredients
Method
- Combine all ingredients in a bowl.
- To Use: Add 4 teaspoons to 10 oz. of boiling water in a glass and stir.
Notes
- Store in a sealed container in a dark, dry space for up to 2 months. If you add a moisture absorbing packet, you can store it for even longer.
- If the mixtures is lumpy, you can sift it through a fine mesh strainer.
- Do not refrigerate or freeze the mixture.
- Using a battery-powered milk frother will help in blending the ingredients into the water, although it is not necessary.
- Substitute apple powder with 6 ounces of freeze dried apples, ground to a powder in a spice grinder, if you prefer.
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