Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider Recipe

Warm up your soul with this cozy and festive Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider! This delicious recipe combines tart cranberries, sweet apples, and warming spices for the perfect autumn or winter beverage. Easy to make and guaranteed to impress, it's the ideal drink for chilly evenings and holiday gatherings.

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 40 mins
Calories 140.8 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider

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How to Make Hot Spiced Cranberry Apple Cider

  1. Combine 4 cups apple cider, 1 cup cranberry juice, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1/4 cup maple syrup, 2 cinnamon sticks, 4 whole cloves, 2 star anise, and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger in a medium saucepan.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the spices to infuse.
  3. Remove from heat and let steep, covered, for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  4. Strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve or cheesecloth into a heatproof pitcher or serving bowl to remove solids.
  5. Pour into heatproof mugs or glasses. Garnish with orange slices, cranberries, and a cinnamon stick (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

128g

Fat

0g

Carbs

11g