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Quick Autumn Frozen Apple-Ginger Iced Tea with Caramelized Apples

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Description

A refreshing, seasonal drink that combines the aroma of caramelized apples with spicy ginger and the depth of black tea. Served over ice, with a cinnamon stick and apple slices, it catches the eye with warm, amber hues and the appetizing sheen of caramel. This is a quick alternative to hot autumn beverages — it has a distinct, balanced sweetness, a gentle acidity from lemon, and a pleasant spicy background from ginger. Perfect as a drink to accompany afternoon desserts, a light addition to gatherings with friends, or an attractive element of an autumn appetizer buffet.

Ingredients Used

Ingredients (13)

Servings:
4
  • Apple 3.3 szt.
  • Brown sugar 60 g
  • Butter 30 g
  • Fresh ginger 20 g
  • Loose black tea 8 g
  • Water 1000 ml
  • Lemon juice 30 ml
  • Ice (cubes) 400 g
  • 🌿 Przyprawy
  • Cinnamon stick 6 szt.
  • Cloves 2 g
  • ✨ Opcjonalne
  • Honey 30 ml
  • Dark rum 4 łyżki
  • Mint leaves 10 g
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Preparation steps

Caramelized syrup

1

Wash the apples and dry them with a paper towel. Cut each apple into quarters, remove the cores, and then slice the quarters into thin slices (about 3-4 mm). Do not peel the apples - the skin will add color and texture. Prepare a large skillet with a diameter of 24-26 cm.

Ingredients: Apple
Use a sharp knife and cutting board; slicing into thin pieces will make caramelizing quicker. A wide pan is best so that the slices have contact with the surface and caramelize evenly.
2

Heat a skillet over medium heat. Evenly sprinkle brown sugar onto the dry skillet and heat for 1-2 minutes, until the sugar starts to melt at the edges and takes on a dark amber color. Keep your hand above the skillet to sense the smell of caramel — it should be pleasant, not bitter.

Ingredients: Brown sugar
Use a heavy-bottomed pan; stirring the sugar with a wooden spoon from the very beginning can speed up the melting. Be careful not to overheat — burning the sugar gives a bitter taste. This step is crucial for the flavor.
3

When the sugar is partially liquid, add the butter (30 g) and quickly stir with a wooden spoon until the butter melts and combines with the caramel. Then add the apple slices and stir to coat each slice with caramel. Fry for 3-4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds — the slices should soften, and the edges should lightly brown, but not fall apart.

Ingredients: Butter, Apple, Brown sugar
Use a wooden or silicone spatula; stirring too vigorously will cause the slices to break apart. Have a bowl of water nearby in case of sparks from the caramel (be careful: caramel is very hot).
4

Remove the pan from the heat and gently add grated or thinly sliced ginger (20 g). The ginger will retain its fresh aroma in the cold phase; stir to combine the flavors. Set the caramelized apples aside to cool for 5 minutes — the excess juice will thicken slightly.

Ingredients: Fresh ginger, Apple
Use a fine grater for the ginger. Adding ginger after removing from heat prevents the loss of its fresh aroma due to excessive temperature.

Brewing tea

5

In a pot, bring 1000 ml of water to a boil. When the water starts to boil, turn off the heat and wait for 30 seconds (the temperature should drop slightly so the tea doesn't become too bitter). Add loose black tea (8 g), 1 cinnamon stick, and cloves (2 g). Cover the pot with a lid and steep for 4-5 minutes.

Ingredients: Water, Loose black tea, Cinnamon stick, Cloves
Use a large pot with a lid. The steeping time is critical: 4-5 minutes gives a strong brew without excessive bitterness. Do not stir the tea while steeping.
6

After the steeping time is up, strain the infusion through a sieve into a jug, removing the leaves and spices. Add lemon juice (30 ml) and check the sweetness; if you want a sweeter drink, dissolve honey (optional 30 g) in 2-3 tablespoons of hot tea before adding it to the jug.

Ingredients: Lemon juice, Honey, Loose black tea
If you are adding honey, first mix it in a small amount of hot tea to help it blend more easily with the cold brew. Honey is optional — the caramelized apples already add sweetness.

Assembly and serving

7

In tall glasses, place 3-4 large ice cubes (about 100 g per glass). Divide the caramelized apple slices between the glasses — 3-4 slices per glass, arranging them against the side of the glass for a decorative effect.

Ingredients: Ice (cubes), Apple
Use clear, tall glasses to highlight the layered structure of the drink and the color of the caramel-soaked apples.
8

Pour the chilled (or lukewarm) tea into the glasses, leaving 1-2 cm of space from the edge. If you are preparing the alcoholic version, add 15 ml of dark rum to each glass (optional). Gently stir with a spoon.

Ingredients: Water, Dark rum, Loose black tea
Add rum only for adults. Gently mixing will allow the flavors to distribute evenly without shaking the ice.

Toppings and decoration

9

Decorate each glass with a cinnamon stick standing upright and a few mint leaves (optional) on top. For a visual effect, you can place a slice of fresh apple on the rim.

Ingredients: Cinnamon stick, Mint leaves, Apple
Mint is optional — it adds freshness and a color contrast. The cinnamon stick also serves as a stirrer.

Serving

10

Serve immediately to prevent the ice from melting too much and to keep the caramelized apples shiny. Each portion should have an intense aroma of cinnamon and ginger balanced by lemon acidity.

Ingredients: Ice (cubes)
If the drink sits for too long (over 15 minutes), the ice will dilute the drink — in that case, chill it in the fridge before serving.

Fun Fact

💡

Adding cinnamon and cloves to tea dates back to the spiced beverage kitchens of Europe and the Middle East — these spices were once valued not only for their flavor but also for their preserving and warming properties.

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Tips

🍽️ Serving

Serve in clear tall glasses to showcase the caramelized apple slices. For extra shine, drizzle a little lemon juice on each slice before serving. You can also prepare a non-alcoholic version and serve rum separately in small glasses for guests who want to add it themselves.

🥡 Storage

The drink is best consumed immediately. Storage: you can keep the strained teapot in the fridge for up to 24 hours in an airtight container; store the caramelized apples separately in the fridge for up to 24 hours and briefly heat them in a pan before adding. Do not freeze the caramelized apples — they will lose their texture.

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