Mulled Cider
Ingredients 7 ingredients
Possible health benefits
General information, not medical advice.
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Lemon
High in vitamin C · 53 mg per 100 g, 66% of the reference intake per 100 g
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of blood vessels.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of bones.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of cartilage.
11 more authorised claims
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of gums.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of skin.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal collagen formation for the normal function of teeth.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal functioning of the nervous system.
- Vitamin C contributes to normal psychological function.
- Vitamin C contributes to the normal function of the immune system.
- Vitamin C contributes to the protection of cells from oxidative stress.
- Vitamin C contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
- Vitamin C contributes to the regeneration of the reduced form of vitamin E.
- Vitamin C increases iron absorption.
Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is a water-soluble nutrient found in some foods. In the body, it acts as an antioxidant, helping to protect cells from the damage caused by free radicals. NIH fact sheet
Source of protein · 1.1 g per 100 g, 15% of the energy from protein
- Protein contributes to a growth in muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of muscle mass.
- Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.
Nutrients per 100 g of “Lemons, raw, without peel”, USDA FoodData Central.
Claims: EU Register of health claims (Regulation (EU) No 432/2012, © European Union, CC BY 4.0), shown only where the ingredient meets the claim's conditions (Regulation (EC) No 1924/2006). Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central (CC0). Facts: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements (public domain).
Cook safely
Keep children and pets away from the hob and the oven, and keep oven gloves and a lid within reach.
- Boiling water and steam. Turn pan handles inward, away from the edge of the hob. Lift lids away from you, and pour hot water away from your body: steam burns too.
Method
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- Mulled cider, like mulled wine, has become a cold-weather tradition in many homes.
- This warm, comforting drink is easy to prepare and is a great finale to a winter meal.
- This recipe is for 1 quart (1.1 L), which will serve up to three people;
- the amounts can easily be multiplied.
- 1 quart (1.1 L) apple cider or apple juice 1 cinnamon stick Peel from 1 lemon 6 to 8 whole cloves Pour the cider into a saucepan, and turn the heat to low.
- Lightly pound the lemon peel to release the aromatic oils, and place it in the cider.
- Place the cinnamon and cloves in the cider and continue to steep over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- When the cider is very hot and has begun to steam, it’s ready to serve.
- Shut off the heat and ladle the cider into mugs using a strainer to catch the whole spices.
Plating
Cookware for this recipe
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Saucepan
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Mortar and pestle
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Vegetable peeler
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Wooden spoon
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Spatula
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Ladle
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Sieve