Hot Apple Cider Recipe

Warm up with this cozy and delicious Hot Apple Cider recipe! Perfect for chilly evenings, this spiced cider simmers to perfection on the stovetop (or in a slow cooker!). Inspired by Bon Appetit (December 1987), this recipe is easy to make and guaranteed to become a family favorite. Get ready for the ultimate autumnal treat!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 49.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (4 Reviews)
Hot Apple Cider

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Apple Cider

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How to Make Hot Apple Cider

  1. In a saucepan, combine 6 cups apple cider, 1/2 cup apple juice, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
  3. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  4. Stir in 2 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice.
  5. Ladle the hot cider into 8 mugs.
  6. Float a cube of (1 tbsp) butter on top of each mug.
  7. Garnish each mug with a cinnamon stick.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

9g

Carbs

2g