Classic Homemade Hot Spiced Apple Cider
This warm and comforting apple cider is the perfect drink to cozy up with on a crisp autumn evening.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like the smell of fresh apple cider simmering on the stove when the leaves start to change color. This classic recipe uses fresh apple juice combined with warm spices like cinnamon and cloves to create a drink that feels like a hug in a mug.
It is incredibly easy to make for a crowd or just for yourself. If you want to make it extra festive for a party, you can add a few slices of fresh orange or even a splash of ginger ale for a little sparkle.
🧺 Ingredients
- 8 cups apple juice or unfiltered apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon whole allspice berries
- 1 orange, sliced into rounds
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Pour the apple juice into a large pot or a slow cooker.
- 2
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and orange slices to the pot.
- 3
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Do not let it boil.
- 4
Turn the heat to low and let the cider simmer for at least twenty minutes so the spices can infuse the juice.
- 5
Strain the liquid through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and fruit slices before serving.
- 6
Pour into mugs and enjoy while hot.
💡 Tips
Store any leftover cider in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days. You can reheat individual servings in the microwave or warm it up on the stove whenever you need a quick pick me up.
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