Amazing Spiced Hot Apple Cider: 100% Cozy
Enjoy a warm and spiced hot apple cider, perfect for cozy fall days. This recipe is easy to make and brings a comforting aroma to your home.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 gallon apple cider
- 1 orange, sliced
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 1 teaspoon whole cloves
- 1 teaspoon allspice berries
- 2 star anise
- Optional: 1/4 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
Instructions
- Combine apple cider, sliced orange, cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice berries, and star anise in a large pot.
- If using, stir in brown sugar or maple syrup.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it just begins to simmer. Do not boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it steep for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Strain the cider to remove the spices and orange slices.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- For a stronger spice flavor, let the cider steep for longer.
- Adjust sweetness to your preference.
- Garnish with a cinnamon stick or orange slice before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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