12/17/2025
If you caught our December newsletter, you may have seen this cozy seasonal favourite 🍎✨
Our DIY Mulled Apple Cider is a simple, nourishing way to warm up during the colder months—and it makes your home smell amazing too.
🍎 DIY MULLED APPLE CIDER
Ingredients
• 8 cups unsweetened apple cider or fresh-pressed apple juice
• 1 medium orange, sliced (optional — peel for less bitterness)
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 6–8 whole cloves
• 2 star anise
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
• 1 tsp whole allspice (or ½ tsp ground)
Optional:
• 1–2 tbsp maple syrup or honey (to taste)
• Garnish with orange slices or cinnamon sticks
Instructions
1️⃣ Add apple cider, orange slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, ginger, and allspice to a large pot or slow cooker.
2️⃣ Heat gently on a low simmer (avoid boiling) for 30–45 minutes to infuse flavours.
3️⃣ Taste and sweeten with maple syrup or honey only if needed.
4️⃣ Strain spices and orange slices before serving.
5️⃣ Serve warm and garnish as desired ☕✨
🌿 Wellness Tips
• Add a squeeze of fresh orange juice at the end for extra vitamin C
• Use raw local honey if sweetening (avoid in children under 1 year)
• Ginger supports digestion after bigger meals
• A splash of cranberry juice adds tartness and antioxidants
✨ Easy Alternative
We carry Lemon Lily organic Mulling Spices at the clinic for a simple, ready-to-use version—just add to apple cider and simmer.
📍 Hudson Integrative Healthcare
📍 7 King St E, Stoney Creek
📞 905-662-0045
🌐 www.hihhealthcare.ca
