Spiced cider is one of the most common things found in the kitchen. Cider is basically made from apple juice, making it a good addition to a great variety of dishes and drinks. However, homemakers need to be careful when incorporating cider or spiced cider in any recipe since various brands of cider contain various levels of alcohol content. Nonetheless, it can be used for various purposes; one is to make the perfect warm drink for the cold winter months.
In order to come up with the perfect hot spiced cider drink, you will need the following ingredients:
. ¼ tsp salt
. ½ tsp whole allspice
. 1 tsp whole clove
. 1 pinch ground nutmeg
. 1 cinnamon stick
. ¼ cup of packed brown sugar
. 1 large orange (quartered)
. 2 quarts apple cider
Once you have all these ingredients secured, start preparing the drink by positioning the filter in your coffee basket. Fill it with allspice, cinnamon stick, brown sugar, salt, orange wedges, nutmeg, and cloves. Afterward, pour in the the cider; brew and serve.
Aside from making a warm drink using spiced cider or plain cider, you can also use this essential kitchen staple to improve your skin’s condition. Since apples and cider are more abundant during fall, choose this as the best time for you to enjoy a hot cider bath. Before you start soaking in your tub, make sure to prepare the following ingredients first:
. Oatmeal
. Cinnamon
. Grated apples/cider/spiced cider
. Honey
. Cheesecloth
Assuming that you’re already done grating your apples, gather them in a bowl and mix in a little bit of honey. Once you are done, wrap the mixture using a cheesecloth; make sure to incorporate a cup of oats and a cinnamon stick. Secure it with a string to avoid the ingredients from falling off. Submerge the whole thing. This mixture can make your skin feeling soft.
You can also use the cider and honey mixture as a cheap and safe alternative to an expensive facial mask. If you want to moisturize your skin in the process you can add egg whites to the mixture. Apply it to your face and leave it for around 10 minutes. This will help make your skin more firmer and well moisturized, thus minimizing the appearance of unsightly wrinkles.
These are just two of the most common uses for cider or spiced cider. Incorporating them in various recipes and beauty regimens is actually a good thing since they carry a wide range of benefits. In fact, cider is also commonly used as a popular health remedy to various kinds of minor ailments.
Cider has been used to ease sunburn as well as a remedy for yeast infections. It’s also known to lower bad cholesterol and clear up unsightly warts.
Generally, cider is said to offer a number of health benefits. Although its capacity to cure any ailments has not been proven yet, it sure won’t hurt to try; after all, cider is affordable and easy to find.