Apple Cinnamon Infused Water
In short: Mild, lightly sweet infused water with sliced apples, cinnamon sticks and a hint of ginger, steeped in the fridge for four hours. It takes about 10 min in total and makes 6 servings.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 0 min
- Resting
- 4 h
- Total
- 10 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 8 kcal
Apple and cinnamon give plain water the smell of a bakery without any sugar. Thin apple slices add a gentle sweetness, and cinnamon sticks bring warmth that takes a few hours to come through in cold water. It is a good drink for fall and winter, when iced citrus waters feel out of season. You can also heat it gently and sip it warm.
Instructions
- Wash the apples, cut out the cores and slice the fruit into rounds about 3 mm (1/8 inch) thick. Leave the skin on for extra color and flavor.
- Break the cinnamon sticks in half so more of the inner surface is exposed to the water.
- Put the apple slices, cinnamon, cloves and ginger in a large jug. Pour in the cold water and stir gently.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Cinnamon is slow to release flavor in cold water.
- Serve over ice with a few apple slices in each glass. Finish the water within 24 hours.
Tips
- Use whole cinnamon sticks, not ground cinnamon, which clouds the water and sinks to the bottom.
- To serve warm, heat the strained water in a pan until steaming, but do not boil it, then pour it over fresh apple slices.
Questions and answers
How long should apple cinnamon water infuse?
At least 4 hours in the fridge, since cinnamon releases flavor slowly in cold water. Overnight gives the strongest taste.
Do the apple slices turn brown?
A little, but they stay mostly under the water and the color does not affect the taste. Add a squeeze of lemon juice if you want them to stay pale.
Can I add sweetener to infused water?
You can stir a teaspoon of maple syrup into each glass if you want a sweeter drink. The infusion itself is only lightly sweet.
How long does it take to make Apple Cinnamon Infused Water?
About 10 min in total: 10 min of preparation and 0 min of cooking.
How many calories are in Apple Cinnamon Infused Water?
About 8 kcal per serving, with 0 g of protein, 2 g of carbohydrates and 0 g of fat. These values are estimates.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 8 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 1 mg |
Estimated values, calculated from the ingredients.
