Fire Cider
Fire cider is an herbal tonic used to boost immunity, help with digestion, and warm your bones on a cold day. We love taking a shot in the morning in a half glass of water to fire up our digestive system, boost our immune system, and start the day off with a bang! So follow along with me and make batch to Light Your Fire!
Equipment
Ingredients
- ½ large red onion sliced or chopped
- ½ cup ginger sliced or chopped
- ¼ cup turmeric sliced or chopped
- 1 cup cranberries sliced in half
- 1 lemon sliced
- 5 cloves garlic peeled and smashed
- 2 jalepeños or hot peppers of choice sliced
- 1 tsp peppercorns
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- 2 sticks cinnamon
- 32 ounces apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Layer all ingredients into a 2 quart jar.
- Pour apple cider vinegar over ingredients in jar until everything is covered.
- Seal with a lid and leave on the countertop for 4 weeks.
- Shake gently every day.
- After the 4 weeks are up, strain and pour liquid into a quart jar, seal and place in the refrigerator.
- It will store for at least a few months in the fridge.
- Drink a couple tablespoons daily. You can add a bit of honey or date syrup for taste.
Nutrition
Calories: 17kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.04gSodium: 18mgPotassium: 83mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.4gVitamin A: 23IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg
Hi Jill, I want to make this – thank you! I do have a question that may sound a little silly, but I have to ask because I just don’t know. It’s about the herbs. I know they have to be washed first but do they need to be completely dry before I add them to the jar with everything else? I only ask because I’m concerned about mold in the end product. Maybe it doesn’t work that way? Maybe the acid from the vinegar counteracts any mold? But I don’t know….if you have insight to that, I’d appreciate that. Would hate for 32 oz of all those wonderful ingredients to go to waste because of *just washed herbs*. Thank you.
ALSO, I am looking forward to making your apple fritters AGAIN soon. Those were a HUGE hit!
That is an interesting question. I would just make sure to pat them dry before adding them in. I am not 100% sure but I don’t think it will cause a mold issue.
Can you use a fruit juice with it
I wouldn’t
Hi Jill will is this drink good for weight loss
Can I use homemade ACV made with apple scraps or will it be strong enough? Do I need to check the pH?
I would imagine it will still be ok
Can this be water bathed and stored on the shelf or will the heat degrade the product?
Sorry Linda, I’m not sure.
Should we be concerned with a vinegar reaction with a metal lid?
I use canning lids which are coated so there is no metal contact.
Hi Alex , I use parchment paper in between the jar and the lid to prevent rusting! 🙂
I’ve made fire cider for a few years now. Here are some things I’ve learned to make my life easier on both ends of this process.
Everything can be put in a food processor. No need to chop much. I don’t peel the ginger and I just take off the outer part of the garlic but leave the inner layer on. I do peel the onion. You just need to clean everything well with a scrub brush.
I highly encourage using a juicer instead of straining the product with cheesecloth. First, you will get 50% more product to pay for your juicer and second, your hands will thank you! (Make sure seeds are removed from the lemons when you put them in the recipe.) Amazon has their own brand of juicer that is inexpensive and works great for this.
I make a gallon at a time. Technically, you don’t need to put in the fridge after you strain it, but I do now. The bright color is retained this way. I have read it can last for up to a year. It doesn’t last that long. I make a gallon every 6-8 weeks for two people.
Last, a touch of one of the fruit flavors of California Balsamics are a great addition right before serving. It might not be necessary for this recipe, but with horseradish and habaneros, it is!
No, your herbs will not mold in apple cider vinegar if they go in damp or wet.
The recipe I typically use has oranges and horseradish, but cranberries and cinnamon sounds much more delicious and much better to go down! I’ll have to try. Oregano also has health benefits. Thanks for the variation, Jill!
There are SO many benefits to fire cider! Please try it!
Thank you for these tips. I’m so glad I read the comments….
Excited to make this. How much liquid does this make at the end?
Hello Bethany, I didn’t measure it at the end so I’m not completely sure but it was around 4 cups.
I LOVE this recipe!! I made a bunch last year and gave them away as gifts at Christmas time and they were a HUGE hit and turned out BEAUTIFULLY! My family and friends thought it was so thoughtful that I planned their gifts a month ahead of time to be ready for Christmas. I’m looking at this now so I can be ready again this year- I may have started a tradition! Thank you Jill!!!????