Spiced Warm Apple Cider
Immerse yourself in the cozy essence of fall with this Spiced Warm Apple Cider, a comforting blend of seasonal flavors and aromatic spices. Fresh apple cider is gently simmered with vibrant rounds of orange, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and a medley of whole cloves, allspice berries, and fresh ginger, creating a fragrant base that's sweetened with a touch of brown sugar and enhanced with vanilla extract. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings, this easy recipe comes together in just 25 minutes and can be customized with a splash of rum or bourbon for an extra warming kick. Serve steaming in mugs, garnished with a cinnamon stick or orange slice, for a festive touch that’s sure to delight. This autumn-inspired drink is the ultimate crowd-pleaser for holiday parties or chilly nights by the fire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 cups Fresh apple cider
- 1 Orange
- 3 Cinnamon sticks
- 8 Whole cloves
- 5 Allspice berries
- 2 Star anise
- 1 inch Fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 cup Optional: rum or bourbon
Instructions
Pour the fresh apple cider into a large saucepan or pot.
Slice the orange into thin rounds and add them to the pot with the cider.
Add the cinnamon sticks, whole cloves, allspice berries, and star anise to the pot.
Peel and slice the fresh ginger into thin coins, and add them to the mixture.
Stir in the brown sugar and vanilla extract to sweeten the cider and enhance the flavor.
Place the pot over medium heat and bring the cider to a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally.
Once the cider begins to simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it gently simmer for 15 minutes. This will allow the spices to infuse into the liquid.
After simmering, use a fine-mesh strainer to remove the orange slices, spices, and ginger from the cider.
Optional: If adding rum or bourbon, stir it into the strained cider just before serving.
Serve the spiced warm apple cider in mugs. Garnish with an additional cinnamon stick or an orange slice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1470 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 7.5 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.3 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 141 mg | 6% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 290.1 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 20.8 g | 74% | |
| Total Sugars | 223.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 552 mg | 42% | |
| Iron | 9.8 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 2826 mg | 60% | |
*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.
