Hot Buttered Cider
Warm up your fall and winter evenings with this indulgent Hot Buttered Cider, a cozy beverage brimming with rich spices and comforting sweetness. This quick and easy recipe combines velvety unsalted butter, brown sugar, and aromatic spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves with freshly simmered apple cider, creating a luxurious drink that's perfect for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. With just 15 minutes from start to finish, this cider is elevated with a splash of vanilla extract and can be topped with a dollop of whipped cream or a garnish of cinnamon sticks for an extra touch of elegance. Perfect for the season, Hot Buttered Cider is a must-try treat to sip and savor!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.125 teaspoons ground cloves
- 1 stick cinnamon stick
- 0.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
- optional (for topping) whipped cream
- optional (for garnish) additional cinnamon sticks
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, pour the apple cider and set it over medium heat.
Add the unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and ground cloves to the saucepan.
Drop in the cinnamon stick and stir gently to combine all the ingredients.
Bring the mixture to a low simmer, allowing the butter and brown sugar to fully dissolve and the spices to infuse into the cider. This should take about 5–7 minutes.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the vanilla extract.
Remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
Ladle the hot buttered cider into mugs, and, if desired, top each serving with a dollop of whipped cream and garnish with a cinnamon stick for extra flair.
Serve immediately and enjoy your cozy hot buttered cider!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.3 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 15.4 g | 77% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 67 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 2% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 136.2 g | 50% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.7 g | 20% | |
| Total Sugars | 113.7 g | ||
| Protein | 1.6 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 172 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 1073 mg | 23% | |
*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.
