Arbor Health and Life Publications

Warm apple cider is the perfect winter comfort drink. This special version combines two potent spices, ginger and turmeric, for a unique flavor and nutrition profile. Fresh ginger, for example, contains a pungent substance called gingerol, while turmeric gets its characteristic yellow hue from the class of cancer-fighting compounds called curcuminoids. Both are being studied for their anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.

Ingredients

1 cup fresh sweet apple cider

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon grated fresh turmeric

1 strip (1/2-inch by 1/2-inch) lemon peel, white part included

Dash cinnamon, optional

Directions

• In small saucepan, combine cider, ginger, turmeric and lemon peel. Over medium-high heat, heat until ring of bubbles appears around edge of pan, 3 minutes.
• Cover pan and set aside to steep for 5 minutes.
• Pour hot-spiced cider through fine tea strainer into mug and add dash of cinnamon if using. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 1 cup. Amount per serving: 130 calories, 0g total fat (0g saturated fat, 0g trans fat), 0mg cholesterol, 31g carbohydrates (26g sugar), 0g protein, 1g dietary fiber, 25mg sodium.

Source: American Institute for Cancer Research (aicr.org/cancer-prevention/recipes/ginger-and-turmeric-hot-cider)

Categories: Recipes