Best Hot Apple Tea Recipes

APPLE & TEA HOT TODDY

Steps:

• Boil apple juice in a 4-5 quart heavy pot over high heat until syrupy and reduced to 1 1/2 cups, about 50 minutes.
• Combine apple syrup, tea and Calvados in a 2 quart saucepan and heat over moderate heat until hot (do not boil).
• Divide toddy among 8 small cups and serve with a cinnamon stick in each.
• Note: the apple syrup can be made 1 week ahead and cooled completely, uncovered, then chilled, covered.

APPLE PIE SPICED HOT TEA MIX

Steps:

• Divide ginger, allspice and cloves among the infusers of four glass teapots.(If teapots don't have infusers, cut four 7 to 8 inch squares of double thick cotton cheesecloth. Divide ginger, allspice and cloves among cheesecloth squares. Tie closed with clean kitchen string.) Divide apple chips and cinnamon sticks among teapots. Cover; attach 4 tea bags and serving instructions to each gift. Makes 4 gift mixers, 4 servings per mix. Top: Look for apple chips with no added oils or sugar. To Make Tea: In medium pan, mix spice bag, cinnamons ticks, and 4 cups water. Bring to boiling; Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 20 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add apple chips and tea bags to spiced water mixture. Let tea steep for 5 minutes. Remove and discard tea bags, spice bags, and cinnamon sticks. Food Gifts

HOT APPLE TEA

Steps:

• Bring cider, sugar, cinnamon and ginger to boil in a medium saucepan.
• Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
• Remove from heat.
• Add tea bags, cover and let steep 5 minutes.
• Strain; serve hot.

HOT APPLE TEA

Steps:

• In a1 1/2 quart saucepan, stir together the tea and juice's. Add honey if wanted.
• Heat over medium heat until warmed.
• You can substitute orange juice instead of apple juice.