Lupin Free Classic Apple Shrub
Tart, sweet, and warmly spiced, this apple shrub is a beautifully old-fashioned drinking vinegar that feels surprisingly modern. Fresh diced apples slowly macerate with granulated sugar until they release a gorgeous, jewel-toned syrup, then apple cider vinegar and a trio of warming spices — cinnamon, cloves, and ginger — deepen everything into something genuinely complex. The whole process is hands-off and patient, relying entirely on time and a handful of pantry staples to do the heavy lifting. Every ingredient here is straightforward and naturally free from any legume-based additives or flour derivatives, so there's nothing to second-guess on the label. Splash a couple of tablespoons over ice with sparkling water and you have a sophisticated, non-alcoholic drink that tastes like it came from a craft cocktail bar. It also keeps in the fridge for up to three months, meaning one batch rewards you with weeks of effortless entertaining or everyday sipping.
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8 servings
- 2 medium apples (about 12 oz), cored and finely diced
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
For serving
- sparkling water, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the diced apples and granulated sugar in a medium bowl and stir well to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 24 hours, until the sugar has fully dissolved into the apple juices and a syrupy liquid has pooled at the bottom of the bowl.
- 2
Add the apple cider vinegar, cinnamon stick, whole cloves, and ground ginger to the bowl and stir to combine. Cover and refrigerate for another 24 hours to allow the flavors to develop.
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