Apple Tea

Name: Apple Tea
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 cups water; Peels and cores of 4 medium apples; 1 cinnamon stick (3 inches); 1 whole star anise; 1-in. piece fresh gingerroot, peeled; Honey, optional; Lemon wedges, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min. + steeping

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

The delicious apple tea transforms scraps into a cozy beverage filled with warm flavors.

Ingredients

4 cups water
Peels and cores of 4 medium apples
1 cinnamon stick (3 inches)
1 whole star anise
1-in. piece fresh gingerroot, peeled
Honey, optional
Lemon wedges, optional

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine water, apple peels and cores, cinnamon stick, star anise and gingerroot. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer for 10-15 minutes. Turn off heat; let sit 15-20 minutes to steep.
Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a tea pot or mason jars; discard apple pieces and spices. If desired, serve with honey and lemon wedges.

A sweet and herbal tea brings coziness using natural ingredients straight from an apple. With a hint of spice from star anise and cinnamon, it’s comfort in a cup. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan

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