Hot Mulled Apple Cider with Apples Orange Cinnamon
Cozy up with a mug of Hot Mulled Apple Cider with Apples, Orange, and Cinnamon, a soul-warming drink that brings seasonal flavors to life. Crafted with fresh apple cider, sliced fruit, and a medley of aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves, allspice, and star anise, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, spiced elixir. A touch of ginger adds a warming zing, while optional brown sugar allows you to tailor the sweetness to your liking. Simmered over low heat, this cider is infused with bold, fruity, and spiced aromas that will fill your kitchen with the spirit of fall or winter. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in, serve it warm with a garnish of fresh fruit or an additional cinnamon stick for an eye-catching presentation. This festive drink is as beautiful as it is delicious – a must-try for your seasonal recipe rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Apple cider
- 1 whole Fresh apple (any variety, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji), sliced
- 1 whole Orange, sliced
- 3 sticks Cinnamon sticks
- 8 pieces Whole cloves
- 6 pieces Whole allspice berries
- 2 pieces Star anise
- 1 inch piece Fresh ginger, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (optional, for sweetness)
Instructions
1. In a large pot, pour the apple cider and set it over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced apple and orange to the pot.
3. Toss in the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice berries, star anise, and sliced ginger.
4. If you prefer a sweeter cider, stir in the brown sugar and mix until dissolved.
5. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat to low.
6. Cover the pot and let the cider simmer for 20-30 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse.
7. Taste and adjust sweetness or spice level as desired, adding more sugar or spices if needed.
8. When ready to serve, carefully strain the cider into mugs to remove the spices, apple slices, and orange slices.
9. Optionally, garnish each mug with a fresh cinnamon stick or a slice of apple or orange for presentation. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.1 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 94 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 307.1 g | 112% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.4 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 248.7 g | ||
| Protein | 6.1 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 405 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2708 mg | 58% | |
*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.
