Easy Apple Cider Slushie
This refreshing frozen treat transforms traditional apple cider into a cooling slushie that bridges the gap between summer refreshments and autumn flavors. Perfect for those Indian summer days when you're craving fall flavors but still need something refreshing.
Equipment
- Blender
- Shallow Freezer-Safe Container
- Whisk
Ingredients
Slushie Base
- 4 cups apple cider preferably unfiltered for a richer flavor
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup optional for added sweetness
Garnish
- apple slices for garnish
- cinnamon sticks for garnish
Instructions
- Pour the fresh apple cider into a large mixing bowl. Add the fresh lemon juice, which brightens the flavor and helps prevent oxidation.
- Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice until completely dissolved.
- Taste your mixture and add maple syrup if desired, depending on the natural sweetness of your cider.
- Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer-safe container. The larger the surface area, the quicker and more evenly it will freeze.
- Place in the freezer for 3-4 hours, stirring with a fork every hour to break up ice crystals.
- Once mostly frozen but still slightly slushy, transfer the mixture to a blender and pulse until you reach your desired consistency.
- Pour into chilled glasses and garnish with fresh apple slices and cinnamon sticks.
Notes
For a smoother slushie, blend continuously for 30 seconds; for a more granular texture, use the pulse function 5-6 times.
For an Instagram-worthy presentation, rim your glasses with a mixture of cinnamon and sugar before pouring in the slushie.
Using unfiltered apple cider increases the polyphenol content by up to 40% compared to filtered varieties, offering greater antioxidant benefits.
Nutrition
Calories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 25mgSugar: 26gVitamin C: 15mg
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