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Lamb’S Wool

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This comforting British classic, known as Lamb's Wool, transforms simple baking apples and cider into a fragrant, warming beverage. The apples are roasted until tender and bursting with flavor, then submerged in a simmering syrup of sweet cider, brown sugar, and warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. The result is a rich, aromatic drink that feels like a hug in a mug, perfect for chilly evenings or festive holiday gatherings. It offers a beautiful balance of tartness from the apples and sweetness from the reduced cider, making it an ideal accompaniment to hearty meals or a delightful standalone dessert. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this recipe brings traditional home-style charm to your table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8
Calories: 404.6
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This comforting British classic, known as Lamb's Wool, transforms simple baking apples and cider into a fragrant, warming beverage. The apples are roasted until tender and bursting with flavor, then submerged in a simmering syrup of sweet cider, brown sugar, and warm spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger. The result is a rich, aromatic drink that feels like a hug in a mug, perfect for chilly evenings or festive holiday gatherings. It offers a beautiful balance of tartness from the apples and sweetness from the reduced cider, making it an ideal accompaniment to hearty meals or a delightful standalone dessert. Simple to prepare yet deeply satisfying, this recipe brings traditional home-style charm to your table.
Ingredients
  • 6 ea Apples, baking; cored
  • 2 tablespoon Sugar, brown; up to 1/2 cup
  • 2 quart Cider, sweet; or hard cider
  • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ginger; ground
Directions
  1. 1
    Preheat oven to 450&# 194;°F (230ðC).
  2. 2
    Place cored baking apples in a baking pan and roast for about 1 hour, or until they are very soft and beginning to burst.
  3. 3
    While apples roast, pour cider into a large saucepan.
  4. 4
    Add brown sugar to the cider a few tablespoons at a time, stirring to dissolve and tasting to adjust sweetness to your preference.
  5. 5
    Add nutmeg, cinnamon, and ground ginger to the cider mixture.
  6. 6
    Bring the spiced cider to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
  7. 7
    Pour the hot spiced cider over the roasted apples in a large punch bowl or individual heat-resistant mugs.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 404.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 16.0mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 100.5g34%
Dietary Fiber 4.1g17%
Sugars 80.1g
Protein 0.4g1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

For a quicker preparation, you can peel and boil the apples until they are very soft and flaky instead of roasting them.

You may leave the roasted apples whole or break them up slightly before adding the cider.

Traditional Lamb's Wool can be made with a mixture of cider and ale for a deeper flavor profile.

This drink is best served immediately while hot.

Keywords: apples, baking, boiling, british, brown sugar, cider, cored, cinnamon, ginger, holiday, hot drink, lambs wool, nutmeg, roasted apples, roasting, simmering, spiced cider, vegan, warming
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