Spiced Apricot Cider
Cozy up with a mug of Spiced Apricot Cider, a fragrant and flavorful twist on classic cider that’s perfect for chilly days and festive gatherings. This rich and aromatic beverage combines sweet apple cider with tangy dried apricots, a touch of honey, and a medley of warm spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves. Fresh ginger and orange zest add a zesty brightness, while a splash of vanilla extract rounds out the flavors with a hint of indulgent sweetness. Simmered to perfection and served warm, this comforting drink is easy to prepare in just 30 minutes and makes enough for four servings. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or unwinding by the fireplace, this spiced cider is a must-try seasonal treat!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups Apple cider
- 1 cup Dried apricots
- 2 tablespoons Honey
- 2 Cinnamon stick
- 5 Whole cloves
- 2 Star anise
- 1 inch piece, sliced Fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Water
Instructions
In a medium saucepan, combine the apple cider and water.
Add the dried apricots, honey, cinnamon sticks, cloves, star anise, and sliced fresh ginger to the saucepan.
Sprinkle in the orange zest and stir the mixture to combine.
Place the saucepan over medium heat and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan, and let the cider steep for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
Pour the cider through a fine mesh strainer to remove the spices and dried apricots, if desired.
Serve warm in mugs. Optionally, garnish with a slice of dried apricot or a cinnamon stick.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
862 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.7 g | 3% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 79 mg | 3% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 211.9 g | 77% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 13.9 g | 50% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.8 g | ||
| Protein | 6.7 g | 13% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 271 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 8.0 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 2238 mg | 48% | |
*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.
