Homemade Hot Apple Cider
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Homemade Hot Apple Cider
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Apple cider, fall spices, and citrus slices are simmered with cinnamon sticks until perfect!
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Ingredients
- 6 cups apple cider store bought or recipe below
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 6 whole cloves
- 6 allspice berries
- 1 orange
- 1 lemon
- 1 apple halved and sliced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- cranberries and orange slices for garnish, optional
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Instructions
- Using a vegetable peeler, remove 3 large pieces of rind from each the lemon and orange. Be careful to only get the colored part and leave the white part behind.
- Cut a 6" square of cheesecloth and place all spices, rinds and half of the apple slices in the center. Tie with kitchen string.
- Place cider in a large saucepan. Add spice bundle and simmer on low 5-10 minutes. Remove spice bundle and add garnish with cranberries, remaining apple slices and additional orange slices if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Spice Substitutions: 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon can be substituted for cinnamon sticks if desired1 1/2 teaspoons apple pie spice can be substituted for all spices if desired
- If using purchased apple cider, ensure you are not using apple cider vinegar.
- To Make Cider from Scratch (in place of store bought):
- Combine 10-12 apples (any variety), 1/4 to 1/2 cup sugar (depending on apples), 2 cinnamon sticks, 3 slices lemon, and 3 slices orange in a large pot.
- Add enough water to cover apples by an inch or so. Simmer for 35-45 minutes or until soft.
- Gently mash apples and strain through cheesecloth. Discard solids.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
159
(8%)
Carbohydrates
40g
(13%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
12mg
(1%)
Potassium
335mg
(10%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
32g
(64%)
Vitamin A
66IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
25mg
(28%)
Calcium
49mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 159 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 159 | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 40g | 13% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 12mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 335mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 32g | 64% |
| Vitamin A | 66IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 25mg | 28% |
| Calcium | 49mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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