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Hot Spiced Apple Cider

Cozy Hot Spiced Apple Cider for Heartwarming Fall Nights

This Hot Spiced Apple Cider is a warm, comforting beverage perfect for fall nights, evoking sweet and spicy flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cider Base
  • ½ gallon Fresh Apple Cider Choose fresh, unfiltered cider for a rich flavor.
  • ¼ cup Maple Syrup Honey or agave syrup can work as substitutes.
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances the sweet notes and balances the overall flavor.
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Ginger Fresh ginger can be used for a brighter flavor.
  • 5 whole Whole Cloves Use sparingly, as they can dominate the cider.
  • 3 sticks Cinnamon Sticks Feel free to mix in other types for variety.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Freshly grated nutmeg delivers the best taste experience.
For the Citrus Flair
  • 1 medium Orange Slices Brightens the cider with fresh citrus notes.

Equipment

  • Heavy-bottomed pot
  • Fine mesh sieve
  • Slow Cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Hot Spiced Apple Cider
  1. In a heavy-bottomed pot, pour in ½ gallon of fresh apple cider. Add the maple syrup, a pinch of salt, ground ginger, whole cloves, and cinnamon sticks. Grate in some nutmeg and toss in a few slices of fresh orange.
  2. Cover the pot with a lid slightly ajar and place over low to medium-low heat. Let it simmer for about 1 hour, avoiding boiling.
  3. Once the hour has passed, carefully remove from heat and strain the cider using a fine mesh sieve to remove spices and orange slices.
  4. Pour your hot spiced apple cider into mugs and garnish with a cinnamon stick and a fresh apple slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 30gSodium: 5mgPotassium: 160mgSugar: 24gVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For an adult version, consider adding a splash of rum. Adjust sweetness or spice levels to suit your liking as you taste test while simmering.

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