Apple punch with elderberry juice and cinnamon

Apple punch made with cloudy apple juice and elderberry juice, with cinnamon, cloves, star anise, lemon and apple wedges. Vegan and alcohol-free – one of the warm juices for winter, 110 kcal per mug.

At a glance

• Serves 4
• Prep time: 10 min
• Cooking time: 15 min
• Total time: 25 min
• Calories: 110 kcal per serving
• Protein: 1 g
• Fat: 0 g
• Carbs: 26 g

Ingredients

• 600ml apple juice
• 200ml elderberry juice
• 1 apple
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 1 unwaxed lemon
• 200ml water
• 3 whole cloves
• 1 star anise

Method

You’ll need: saucepan · chopping board · knife

1. Quarter the apple, remove the core and cut it into thin wedges. Slice the lemon.
2. Put the apple juice, elderberry juice, water, cinnamon stick, cloves and star anise in a pan.
3. Add the apple wedges and lemon slices and heat the punch over a low heat for 15 minutes without letting it boil.
4. Take out the cinnamon stick, cloves, star anise and lemon slices.
5. Pour the apple punch with the apple wedges into four mugs and put a spoon in each.

Good to know

A splash of elderberry juice turns this apple punch dark and adds a slightly tart berry note. The apple wedges infuse in the pan and are eaten with a spoon at the end. The punch suits children and adults alike.

Swaps

Elderberry juice → redcurrant juice. Apple juice → pear juice. Star anise → cardamom. Lemon → orange.

Cooking tips

Cloudy apple juice tastes stronger in punch than clear juice. Tart apples such as Boskoop keep their shape in the hot juice.

Storage

Without the apple wedges, it keeps for 3 days in the fridge once cooled.

Allergens

No gluten, milk, egg or nuts. Suitable for children and in pregnancy; only use bottled elderberry juice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does apple punch keep in the fridge?

Without the apple wedges, it keeps for 3 days in the fridge once cooled.

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