How to Make an Apple Cinnamon Fermented Shrub (Recipe)
This apple cinnamon fermented shrub is a sweet and tangy vinegar syrup made with shredded apple, cinnamon, honey, and apple cider vinegar. Mix it with sparkling water for a refreshing homemade drink.
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Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup honey preferably raw honey
- 1 cinnamon stick crushed
- ¾ cup shredded apple about 1 large apple
Instructions
- Wash the apple well.
- Use a box grater to shred the apple.
- Place the shredded apple into a clean quart-size mason jar.
- Crush the cinnamon stick lightly and add it to the jar.
- Pour the honey over the apple and cinnamon.
- Pour the apple cider vinegar into the jar.
- Stir with a clean spoon or butter knife.
- Place the lid on the jar and shake until the honey is dissolved.
- Set the jar on the counter out of direct sunlight.
- Let the shrub sit for 4 days.
- Once a day, loosen the lid to burp the jar, then tighten it again.
- Shake the jar daily to keep the apple covered and the honey mixed in.
- After 4 days, taste the shrub.
- Strain out the apple and cinnamon with a fine mesh strainer or cheesecloth.
- Transfer the strained shrub syrup to a clean bottle or jar.
- Store in the refrigerator.
- To serve, mix 1 part shrub syrup with 3 parts sparkling water, club soda, water, tea, or drink of choice.