Easy Buttered Apple Cider

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5.0

6 reviews
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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    139 kcal

  • Course

    Drinks

  • Cuisine

    American

Easy Buttered Apple Cider

Hot Buttered Apple Cider is a delicious and comforting beverage perfect for chilly days or cozy evenings at home. This hot drink is a classic favorite that will warm you up from the inside out, made with a blend of warm spices, sweet apple cider, and a pat of butter.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 8 cups all-natural apple cider or unfiltered apple juice
  • 3 cinnamon sticks plus for garnishing
  • ¼ to ½ cup brown sugar , adjust to taste
  • 1-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ground clove
  • teaspoon kosher salt
  • 113 g (1 stick ) unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup Calvados (Apple brandy) or spiced rum , adjust to taste, optional
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Instructions

  1. Using a medium bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until combined.
  2. In a large pot, add the apple cider and cinnamon sticks, bring it to a simmer over medium heat, then turn the heat down to low. Gradually add the butter mixture, whisking until the butter is melted. Remove from heat; add apple brandy or spiced rum and whisk to combine. Ladle the hot buttered cider into mugs. Top each serving with cinnamon sticks if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • How to Store & Re-Heat
  • To store: Transfer any remaining cider to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you're ready to enjoy it again, reheat the cider on the stovetop or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You can also reheat the cider with additional spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg to refresh the flavor.
  • To reheat: Pour the desired amount of cider into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave by placing it in a microwave-safe container and heating it in 30-second intervals until it's heated through, stirring after each interval. Just be careful not to overheat the cider, as it can cause the butter to separate. Once it's heated, ladle the cider into mugs, and enjoy!
  • Make Ahead
  • Make Ahead
  • Hot Buttered Apple Cider can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make it ahead of time, follow the recipe as directed, but instead of ladling the cider into mugs, let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the cider to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. To reheat, follow the instructions for reheating provided above. You may need to whisk the cider after reheating to ensure the butter is fully incorporated. 
  • Hot Buttered Apple Cider can be made and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. To make it ahead of time, follow the recipe as directed, but instead of ladling the cider into mugs, let it cool to room temperature. Once cooled, transfer the cider to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator until ready to serve. To reheat, follow the instructions for reheating provided above. You may need to whisk the cider after reheating to ensure the butter is fully incorporated. 
  • To store: Transfer any remaining cider to an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. When you're ready to enjoy it again, reheat the cider on the stovetop or in the microwave until it reaches your desired temperature. You can also reheat the cider with additional spices, such as cinnamon or nutmeg to refresh the flavor.
  • To reheat: Pour the desired amount of cider into a small saucepan and heat over medium heat, occasionally stirring until heated. Alternatively, you can reheat it in the microwave by placing it in a microwave-safe container and heating it in 30-second intervals until it's heated through, stirring after each interval. Just be careful not to overheat the cider, as it can cause the butter to separate. Once it's heated, ladle the cider into mugs, and enjoy!
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