Spiced Apple Cider
Warm your soul with this comforting Spiced Apple Cider, a perfect blend of cozy flavors and aromatic spices. Made with fresh apple cider, juicy orange slices, and a medley of cinnamon sticks, star anise, and cloves, this recipe is enhanced with hints of fresh ginger, a touch of ground nutmeg, and a kiss of brown sugar for the ideal balance of sweetness and spice. Simmered gently for the ultimate infusion of flavors, this inviting drink is a must-have for crisp autumn evenings, festive gatherings, or holiday celebrations. Serve it warm in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange, and let the aromatic goodness fill your home. Quick to prepare and perfect for making ahead, this homemade spiced apple cider is the ultimate seasonal beverage that everyone will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups apple cider
- 1 large orange
- 8 pieces whole cloves
- 3 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 2 pieces star anise
- 1 2-inch piece fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Pour the apple cider and water into a large pot or Dutch oven.
Wash the orange thoroughly and slice it into thin rounds. Add the orange slices to the pot.
Insert the whole cloves into one or two orange slices to keep them together, if desired, and add them to the pot.
Peel the ginger and slice it into thin pieces. Add the ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, and star anise to the mixture.
Stir in the brown sugar and ground nutmeg for sweetness and enhanced flavor.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for 20–30 minutes to allow the spices to infuse into the cider.
Stir occasionally and taste during simmering to adjust sweetness or spice as desired.
Once the cider is ready, strain it using a fine-mesh sieve to remove the spices and orange slices.
Serve the spiced cider warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a cinnamon stick or a slice of orange for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1136 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 5.0 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 5% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 276.7 g | 101% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.0 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.4 g | ||
| Protein | 6.0 g | 12% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 7.4 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 2588 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.
