Versatile and rich in Vitamin C, citrus fruits can stand alone as fresh, delicious snacks, add a tangy twist to any meal or drink, or offer a pop of color to a beautiful plate.
Ranging from tart to sweet, each unique variety offers its own health benefits.
Spiced Apple Cider
4
servingsSpiced apple cider is great warm or cold and it's the perfect winter cocktail with a splash of dark rum and a cinnamon stick garnish.
Ingredients
- 4 cups
freshly pressed apple juice (not from concentrate)
- 1 cup
water
- ½
orange, sliced into discs
- 1 inch
piece of ginger, sliced
- 2
cinnamon sticks
- 3
whole cloves
- ¼ teaspoon
allspice
- ⅛ teaspoon
nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon
maple syrup (optional)
Directions
In a large pot, combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Boil for about 5 minutes.
Cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 to 40 minutes.
Line a collander with cheesecloth and strain the cider.
Serve warm. Spike with dark rum for a tasty cocktail.
Nutrition Facts (per serving):
- Calories – 167 | Total Fat – 1g | Saturated Fat – 0g | Sodium – 14mg | Carbohydrate – 42g | Dietary Fiber – 5g | Sugar – 32g | Protein – 1g
Facts about Citrus Fruits
Get Creative!
- Squeeze lemon/lime juice over salads, fish, or chicken
- Add mandarins for a bold salad
- Chop grapefruit into a salsa or blend and whip up a fresh vinaigrette dressing
Nutrition Breakdown
Oranges:
- High in Vitamin C (one contains almost 100% of your recommended daily value)
Mandarin Oranges:
- High in Vitamins A and C
- One contains about 90% of your recommended daily value of Vitamin C and 30% of Vitamin A
- High in dietary fiber
Grapefruits:
- High in Vitamin C (one contains more than 100% of your recommended daily value)
- High in Vitamin A and dietary fiber
