Grilled Apple Cider

Name: Grilled Apple Cider
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 min 30 s
Total time: 7 min 30 s
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 6 apples, assorted sweet and tart, quartered; 1 orange, quartered; 2 cinnamon sticks; 1” knob fresh ginger, sliced; 1 tsp cloves; 1 tsp whole allspice; 8-ish cups water; 1/4 Tapped Maple Syrup

Oct 17, 2024 • Tom Jackson

This Grilled Apple Cider recipe is perfect for fall, offering a warm, spiced beverage with smoky depth. Start by grilling quartered sweet and tart apples along with an orange until nicely charred. Then, combine them with cinnamon sticks, fresh ginger, cloves, whole allspice, and water in a pot, simmering for two hours until the apples are soft. After mashing the fruit and simmering for an additional 30 minutes, strain the mixture and stir in maple syrup to taste. This cider can be served warm with a cinnamon stick and orange slice garnish, and for an extra kick, it's delicious spiked with bourbon.

Grilled Apple Cider

Tom Jackson

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Servings

10

Prep Time

5 minutes

Cook Time

2.5 minutes

Calories

119

Get ready to cozy up with a cup of fall in a glass! This Grilled Apple Cider takes your favorite autumn flavors to the next level by grilling apples and oranges to add a smoky twist. With a mix of warm spices, a splash of maple syrup, and the option to spike it with bourbon, this cider is perfect for chilly nights or gathering around the fire with friends—don’t forget the cinnamon stick and orange slice garnish for that extra bit of charm!

Ingredients

6 apples, assorted sweet and tart, quartered
1 orange, quartered
2 cinnamon sticks
1” knob fresh ginger, sliced
1 tsp cloves
1 tsp whole allspice
8-ish cups water
1/4 Tapped Maple Syrup

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Directions

Preheat your Yoder Smokers YS640s Pellet Grill to 450ºF, set up for direct grilling.
Grill the apples and oranges to char.
Combine all ingredients in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook until apples are soft, about 2 hours.
Mash the apples and oranges. Cook for another half hour.
Strain through a fine mesh strainer into a container, pressing the ingredients as the liquid drains.
Mix the maple syrup into the liquid and adjust the flavor to your taste.
Optional: Served spiked with Bourbon.
Serve warm with a cinnamon stick and orange slice for garnish.

Recipe Note

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Recipe Highlights and Insights:

Apple cider is a classic, refreshing beverage made from pressed apples, often enjoyed during the fall season when apples are at their peak. It can be served in two primary forms: unfiltered and non-alcoholic as a fresh juice, or fermented to create hard cider, which contains alcohol. The non-alcoholic version is typically cloudy and full of rich apple flavor, with natural sweetness and tartness from the apples themselves. It can be served chilled or warmed, often spiced with ingredients like cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg for an extra cozy touch. Apple cider is deeply associated with autumn traditions like apple picking, hayrides, and holiday gatherings, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.