5 from 21 votes
Holiday Apple Cider
Holiday Apple Cider is a warm, spiced beverage made by simmering apple juice with cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and slices of apple, orange, and cranberries. The infusion creates a fragrant, cozy drink that balances sweet apple base with aromatic spices and fresh fruit accents. It is typically enjoyed hot, especially during festive occasions.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
10
servings
Calories:
146 kcal
Course:
Drinks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 cups apple juice
- 2 cinnamon stick
- 4 clove whole
- 1 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1 apple sliced, Granny Smith
- 1 Fuji apple sliced
- 1 orange sliced
- 1 cup cranberries
Instructions
- Bring the ingredients to a boil, cover pot, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 hour.
- Strain apple mixture though a fine mesh sieve. Discard solids. Drain cider again though a cheesecloth lined sieve. Refrigerate until cold.
- Garnish with additional fruit if desired.
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Notes
- Use a kitchen timer to track simmering time precisely for best infusion.
- Strain cider twice for a clear, smooth drink without pulp.
- Refrigerate after cooling and reheat gently before serving.
Nutrition Information
Calories
146kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
36g
(12%)
Sodium
10mg
(0%)
Potassium
321mg
(7%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
55IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
12.2mg
(14%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
0.4mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 146
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 146kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 36g | 12% |
| Sodium | 10mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 55IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 12.2mg | 14% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 0.4mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.