Mulled Apple Cider
Cozy up this season with a steaming mug of homemade Mulled Apple Cider, the ultimate autumn and winter drink bursting with comforting, spiced flavors. This easy-to-make recipe features fresh apple cider infused with zesty orange slices, warming cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, star anise, and a hint of fresh ginger, creating a perfectly balanced festive blend. Sweetened lightly with brown sugar and enhanced with a splash of vanilla extract, this aromatic drink simmers to perfection in just 30 minutes, making it a delightful choice for holiday gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. Serve it warm with optional garnishes like apple slices and cinnamon sticks for a stunning presentation that’s as inviting as it is delicious. Perfect for entertaining or savoring solo, this mulled apple cider recipe is a celebration of seasonal flavors and family traditions.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 orange
- 3 cinnamon sticks
- 8 whole cloves
- 5 whole allspice
- 2 star anise
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- optional garnish: sliced apple
- optional garnish: cinnamon sticks
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a large saucepan or slow cooker.
Slice the orange into thick rounds and add them to the cider.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, whole allspice, star anise, and fresh ginger to the pan.
Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and add the vanilla extract.
Heat the cider over medium heat until it begins to simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 20-30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Taste the cider and adjust the sweetness if needed by adding more brown sugar.
Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices before serving.
Serve warm in mugs. Garnish with optional apple slices or cinnamon sticks for a festive touch.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1202 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 7% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 100 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 293.5 g | 107% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.1 g | 65% | |
| Total Sugars | 233.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.4 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2698 mg | 57% | |
*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.
