‹ Michigan Apple Recipes

Apple Tea Recipe

Use red Michigan Apples to create this pretty, pink tea. Along with spices, cinnamon and anise, ginger, honey and lemon, this apple tea will help you feel cozy and warm.

Created from Inspired Edibles

Recommended Apple Varieties: 

EverCrisp®, Honeycrisp, Ambrosia, Gala

INGREDIENTS:
  • The peels and cores of 4 apples (red apples will produce a pretty pink hue)
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 Tbsp grated ginger root, or to taste
  • Honey/Lemon for service, optional
INSTRUCTIONS:
  1. Place apple peels, cores and spices in pot with 4 cups of water. Bring to a gentle boil and then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes. Turn off heat and allow the mixture to steep for another 20 minutes or so (the longer the tea steeps the better the flavor).
  2. Pour the tea through a fine mesh strainer into a tea pot or directly into individual cups, rewarming as necessary (I like the tea warm but find the flavors more pronounced when not piping hot).
  3. Add a touch of honey (or maple syrup) and a squeeze of lemon, as desired.
  4. The tea can be stored in the fridge (mason jars work well) and enjoyed reheated or cold, as preferred.
Apple Tea Recipe