Emergency Hot Buttered Cider
Cozy up in minutes with this quick and comforting Emergency Hot Buttered Cider, a delightful warm drink perfect for chilly days or last-minute indulgences. This easy recipe transforms simple ingredients like apple cider, a touch of butter, and cozy spices—cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves—into a velvety, aromatic treat that’s ready in just seven minutes. Brown sugar and vanilla add a hint of sweetness, while optional whipped cream and a cinnamon stick garnish elevate every sip with a festive flair. Designed to serve two, it’s the ultimate hug-in-a-mug for busy nights, holiday gatherings, or when you simply need a touch of warmth. A must-try for fans of spiced fall beverages and quick comfort recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups apple cider
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 pinch ground cloves
- 1 pinch sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon vanilla extract
- as desired whipped cream (optional, for garnish)
- as desired cinnamon stick (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the apple cider, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and sea salt.
Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cider is steaming but not boiling (about 3-4 minutes).
Add the unsalted butter to the saucepan and whisk until fully melted and incorporated.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Taste and adjust sweetness or spices as desired.
Pour the hot buttered cider into two mugs.
Top each mug with whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick if desired.
Serve immediately and enjoy the warmth!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
412 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.1 g | 23% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 46 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 199 mg | 9% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.2 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.5 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 51.9 g | ||
| Protein | 1.2 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 102 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.1 mg | 6% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
