Coconut Ginger Apple Cider
 
 
You can either juice the ginger fresh, or you can steep it in the apple cider for about 10-15 minutes. Both ways work well. If you are steeping, consider adding a stick of cinnamon and/or 5-6 whole cloves for a spiced version!
Ingredients
  • 1 cup of apple cider or juice (use the best tasting brand you can find, or make your own. I made my own out of Pink Lady Apples), plus ½ cup more if steeping.
  • ½ inch of ginger (or more, to taste)
  • ¼ -1/2 cup coconut cream or full fat coconut milk
Instructions
  1. If juicing: Juice the apples and ginger together, and taste test for ginger strength (the coconut milk will mute the ginger flavor a bit, so I recommend going slightly stronger than perfect). Add to a small saucepan and heat with the coconut milk over medium heat. If desired, you can pulse (carefully!) in a blender to make it foamier and light.
  2. For steeping: Add the apple juice and 2 or 3 thin slices of ginger to a small pot. Because you will lose some liquid during the steeping process, I recommend adding an extra ½ cup of apple juice/cider. Bring to a low simmer, and simmer very gently for around 10-15 minutes, taking spoonfuls out here and there to taste test until you have achieved the desired strength of ginger. Add the coconut milk/cream, and reheat. I If desired, you can pulse (carefully!) in a blender to make it foamier and light.
Recipe by The Nourishing Gourmet at https://www.thenourishinggourmet.com/coconut-ginger-apple-cider/