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Spiced Apple Cider

An easy homemade spiced apple cider recipe with cinnamon, nutmeg and star anise. Plus a spiked Apple Cider Amaretto Cocktail serving suggestion.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 217 kcal
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 12 apples, quartered
  • 1 lemon, cut into slices
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup Light Brown Muscovado Sugar
  • 6 cinnamon sticks
  • 5 whole star anise
  • 1 whole nutmeg
  • water enough to cover the apples
  • Optional spiked apple cider serving suggestion: serve with Amaretto and Vodka

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients into a large deep sided pot. Fill the pan with water until covering all apples and place over a medium high heat.
  2. Stir occasionally and cook until the water begins to boil (about 30 minutes). Then cover with a lid and turn the temperature to low.
  3. Continue simmering for about 3 hours, occasionally stirring to help the apples break down.
  4. After 3 hours, strain through a fine sieve to remove the spices, fruit and seeds.
  5. Drink warm or refrigerate and serve cool.
  6. Optional Apple Cider Amaretto Cocktail: for a spiked apple cider cocktail, serve 6 parts apple cider, 1 part of amaretto and 2 parts vodka.

Nutrition Information

Calories 217kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 57.7g (19%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 0.6g (1%) Sodium 17mg (1%) Potassium 378mg (11%) Fiber 8.3g (33%) Sugar 45.6g (91%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 217

% Daily Value*

Calories 217kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 57.7g 19%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 0.6g 1%
Sodium 17mg 1%
Potassium 378mg 8%
Fiber 8.3g 33%
Sugar 45.6g 91%
Calcium 18mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.