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apples, cinnamon sticks, crystoalized ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods and a cup of apple tea in a clear mug
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5 from 1 vote

Apple Peel Tea

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dairy-free, egg-free, gluten-free, nut-free, peanut-free, soy-free

Ingredients

  • 6 cups apple peels and cores without seeds
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 cinnamon stick *
  • ½ inch piece fresh ginger, sliced or use crystalized ginger
  • 5 whole cloves
  • 6 cardamom pods

Instructions

  • Add apples peels, cores and water to a large pot.
    apple peels and cores covered with water in pot
  • Cover and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour. Look for color when testing if the tea is done. Tasting is a good option to determine doneness.
    apple tea and apple peels in pot. Spoon pusihing aside peels to show red/brown color of tea.
  • Options for adding spices. If fresh (new) spices, add the last 15 minutes of cooking. If the spices have been used before, they can be added at the beginning. You can also package the spices in a coffee filter or cheesecloth tied with a string to easily remove and save spices.
    3 apples, cinnamon sticks, crystalized ginger, whole cloves, cardamom pods
  • Strain the apple tea. (If desired, store the spices for another batch! I usually use my spices 3 times before discarding.)
  • Store in the refrigerator for a week or two or freeze for longer storage.
  • Enjoy warm or cold.
    apple peel tea in clear mug with apples, cinnamon sticks and carafe of tea in background

Notes

  • *This is my favorite spice combination, but use whatever spices you would like.