Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm up with this comforting spiced hot apple cider, infused with cinnamon, cloves, and orange for a naturally sweet and aromatic drink perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Drink
- Method: Simmered
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 star anise pods (optional)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp whole allspice berries
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot over medium heat.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, orange slices, star anise, allspice berries, and ground nutmeg.
- Stir in brown sugar until dissolved.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low.
- Let cider simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing spices to infuse the flavor.
- Strain cider to remove spices and orange slices before serving.
- Serve hot, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, if desired.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of rum or bourbon when serving. You can also prepare this in a slow cooker to keep it warm for gatherings.
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