Description
A warm and comforting spiced apple cider recipe perfect for cozy gatherings and chilly evenings.
Ingredients
- Apple cider: 4 cups (1 liter)
- Cinnamon sticks: 2-3 sticks
- Whole cloves: 5-6 cloves
- Orange slices: 1 orange, sliced
- Star anise: 2-3 pieces
- Optional: 1 cup (240 ml) of rum, honey or sugar to taste, pinch of nutmeg, fresh or ground ginger
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients.
- Prepare the apples (if making your own cider).
- Combine ingredients in a large pot.
- Simmer the mixture over medium heat for 20-30 minutes.
- Strain and serve in clear glass mugs, garnished with a slice of orange and a cinnamon stick.
Notes
- Choose a mix of sweet and tart apples for homemade cider.
- Adjust spice levels according to your taste.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: spiced apple cider, warm drink, fall beverage, holiday drink