- It's lumpy.
- The purees didn't dissolve properly. Use a whisk while heating, or a hand blender at the end.
Spiced banana and mango mulled cider
A surprising pairing: the thick sweetness of tropical fruits meets the tartness of apple cider, all wrapped in a spicy, warm embrace. This recipe is a play on textures: the fruit purees give the drink body, elevating it almost to a dessert.
Ingredients
500
ml
Apple cider
100
g
Banana puree (or mashed banana)
100
g
Mango puree
30
g
Brown sugar
1
pc
Cinnamon stick
2
pcs
Cloves
1
tsp
Vanilla extract
100
ml
Double cream (for topping)
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Equipment Needed
- Saucepan
- Whisk (for mixing purees)
- Sieve
Allergen Information
Milk
Sulphites
Instructions
1
✓
Pour the cider into a saucepan, add the spices (cinnamon, cloves) and sugar. Begin to heat.
Tip: Heat slowly so the carbonation doesn't foam up suddenly, although most bubbles will evaporate during heating.
2
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When it's steaming, add the banana and mango puree. Whisk thoroughly into the liquid.
Tip: The purees thicken the drink (increasing viscosity), giving a creamier mouthfeel.
3
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Simmer gently for 5 minutes (do not boil!), then remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla.
Tip: The volatile aroma compounds of vanilla can be damaged by high heat, so add it at the end.
4
✓
Strain into glasses and crown with whipped cream.
Tip: The fatty whipped cream helps carry the fruity flavours.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 500 ml Apple cider
- 100 g Banana puree (or mashed banana)
- 100 g Mango puree
- 30 g Brown sugar
- 1 pc Cinnamon stick
- 2 pcs Cloves
- 1 tsp Vanilla extract
- 100 ml Double cream (for topping)