Warm Spiced Apple Cider
A comforting and fragrant mulled apple cider recipe, perfect for fall and winter gatherings or a cozy night in. This non-alcoholic beverage fills your home with the scent of holidays.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 2-4 hours
- Total Time: 2 hours 10 min
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider (or apple juice)
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 4 whole allspice berries
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup or brown sugar (optional, to taste)
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange slices in a large pot or slow cooker.
- If using a pot, bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it simmer gently for at least 2 hours, or up to 4 hours, to allow flavors to meld.
- If using a slow cooker, set it to low and cook for 2 to 4 hours.
- Stir in maple syrup or brown sugar, if desired, during the last 30 minutes of simmering.
- Strain out the spices and orange slices before serving.
- Ladle the hot cider into mugs. Garnish with a fresh cinnamon stick or orange slice if desired.
Notes
- For an adult beverage, you can add a splash of bourbon or rum to individual mugs before serving.
- Ensure you use good quality apple cider for the best flavor.
- This recipe is easily adaptable; feel free to adjust the spice quantities to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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