Spiced Hot Apple Cider
Warm up with this fragrant Spiced Hot Apple Cider, a comforting blend of apple juice and cozy spices perfect for chilly days and festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 cups apple cider
- 2 cinnamon sticks
- 4 whole cloves
- 2 star anise
- 1 orange, sliced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (optional)
- 1-inch piece of fresh ginger, sliced
- 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
Instructions
- Pour the apple cider into a large pot or slow cooker.
- Add cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, orange slices, ginger, and allspice to the cider.
- Heat the mixture over medium heat until it simmers, then lower the heat to maintain a gentle simmer.
- Let it cook for 20-30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse the cider.
- Add brown sugar if desired, stirring until dissolved.
- Strain out the spices and orange slices before serving.
- Serve hot in mugs and enjoy.
Notes
For an adult twist, add a splash of spiced rum or bourbon before serving.
Find it online: https://delilita.com/spiced-hot-apple-cider/