Simple Spiced Cider
Warm up your winter evenings with this Simple Spiced Cider, a comforting and aromatic drink brimming with the flavors of the season. This easy recipe transforms 8 cups of apple cider into a spiced masterpiece using whole cinnamon sticks, fragrant cloves, star anise, and a hint of ground nutmeg. Fresh orange slices and a touch of brown sugar add a sweet, citrusy balance, while a splash of vanilla extract ties it all together with a cozy richness. Ready in just 30 minutes, this festive beverage is perfect for gatherings or quiet nights by the fire. Serve it warm in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or an orange slice for an inviting presentation. With its seasonal spices and irresistible aroma, this spiced cider is the ultimate holiday treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 medium orange
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 7 pieces cloves
- 2 pods star anise
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Pour the apple cider into a large saucepan or pot.
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds. Add the orange slices to the pot.
Add the cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and ground nutmeg to the cider.
Stir in the brown sugar until it dissolves.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Do not let it boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the cider simmer for 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
After 20 minutes, remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Strain the cider through a fine mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.
Serve the spiced cider warm in mugs, optionally garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice.
Enjoy your cozy Simple Spiced Cider!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1155 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.6 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.1 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 131 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 279.1 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.5 g | 62% | |
| Total Sugars | 221.1 g | ||
| Protein | 6.2 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 8.8 mg | 49% | |
| Potassium | 2576 mg | 55% | |
*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.
