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Homemade Hot Apple Cider

Apple cider, fall spices, and citrus slices are simmered with cinnamon sticks until perfect!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 cups
Calories: 159 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Cut a 6" square of cheesecloth and place all spices, rinds and half of the apple slices in the center. Tie with kitchen string.
  3. 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):
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  • 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

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

% 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.