It’s an iconic adult treat as tree leaves turn + apples are picked fresh from local orchards.
Spiced with fall flavors like cloves and cinnamon, spiked with rum (or bourbon if you prefer)—and served in hollowed apples, it’s a festive beverage + conversation piece.
Omit the rum (or bourbon) and it’s a fun option for the kiddos, too.
Cheers!
INGREDIENTS
8 cups apple cider
¼ cup packed brown sugar
4 cinnamon sticks
1 teaspoon whole allspice
1 teaspoon whole cloves
1 cup rum, any kind
For garnish: star anise, cinnamon stick
DIRECTIONS
Add spices to the bottom of pot. Toast over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant.
Turn heat to low. Pour in apple cider and brown sugar. Once sugar is dissolved, lower heat to less than a simmer, just barely bubbling. Allow to warm for 30 minutes.
Next, strain the cider to remove spices and particulates that arose while heated. Use a fine mesh sieve or strainer.
Pour rum into the cider. Ladle into individual hollowed apples.
Garnish with star anise and cinnamon stick, if desired.
Say a cheers to your InSuesShoes friends, then enjoy!
Tips for Making Apple Cups
Choose large apples
Cut off top of apples
Use paring knife to outline the top of your ‘cup,’ leaving a ¼-inch rim around the top
Using a spoon or melon baller, scoop out inside of apple. Be careful to not poke through the sides or bottom of apple (or your delish bev will leak!)
Once hollowed, brush some lemon juice on the inside of your ‘cups’ to prevent browning
