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Vanilla cider in a mug
A warm vanilla cider, perfect for cold evenings

Cozy Vanilla Bean & Apple Cider

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Quick Meals Drinks
Vanilla isn't just for sweet pastries. Its creamy, soft scent 'rounds out' the acidity of apples, resulting in an incredibly silky, warming drink. It's like drinking liquid apple pie with vanilla sauce.
🕒 Prep Time 5 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 25 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 180 kcal
🌍 Cuisine International

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Saucepan
  • Knife, cutting board
  • Strainer

Instructions

1 ✓

Split the vanilla bean lengthwise and scrape out the black seeds with the back of a knife.

Tip: The essence of the flavor is in these tiny seeds.
2 ✓

Put the cider, vanilla seeds AND the scraped pod into the saucepan. Add the cinnamon, cloves, salt, and orange slices.

Tip: Plenty of flavor remains in the pod, it would be a shame to waste it.
3 ✓

Heat slowly and keep just below simmering for 15 minutes.

Tip: Vanilla flavors (vanillin) are more heat-resistant, but boiling is still not recommended because of the apple.
4 ✓

Remove from heat and stir in the honey.

Tip: The roundness of honey pairs well with vanilla.
5 ✓

Strain the drink and serve warm.

Tip: The black specks (vanilla seeds) at the bottom are a sign of quality!

Recipe FAQ

Can I use vanilla extract?
Flavorings often taste artificial. If you don't have a bean, use high-quality vanilla paste or extract, but the bean is the real deal!
What to do with the scraped pod?
Wash it, dry it, and put it in your sugar jar -> homemade vanilla sugar!

Ingredients

  • 1 quart Apple Cider
  • 1 pc Vanilla Bean
  • 1 pc Cinnamon Stick
  • 3 tbsp Honey
  • 1 pc Orange
  • 5 pcs Whole Cloves
  • 1 pinch Salt