Spiced Warm Apple Cider Recipe

Warm your heart and soul with this comforting spiced apple cider recipe! Perfect for chilly evenings, this easy-to-make drink is adapted from Country Living magazine and elevated with a touch of zing. Enjoy it as is or add a splash of orange juice for a delightful twist. Easily scaled to serve a crowd or just yourself!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 25.9 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (3 Reviews)
Spiced Warm Apple Cider

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Spiced Warm Apple Cider

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How to Make Spiced Warm Apple Cider

  1. In a 3-quart saucepan, combine 6 cups apple cider, 1-2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate (optional), 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 2 cinnamon sticks, 6 allspice berries, 1-inch piece of fresh ginger (peeled and thinly sliced), and 4 whole cloves.
  2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Remove from heat and carefully strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve into a pitcher, discarding the solids.
  4. Garnish each serving with a thin orange slice and a cinnamon stick (optional).
  5. Serve warm and enjoy! Perfect for cozy nights in.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

26g

Fat

0g

Carbs

2g