Sunny Apple Cider
Warm your soul with this comforting, flavor-packed Sunny Apple Cider, a seasonal favorite perfect for chilly days or festive gatherings. Combining the crisp sweetness of apple cider with the vibrant zest of fresh orange and lemon, this spiced beverage is infused with cozy cinnamon sticks, aromatic star anise, and a touch of honey for natural sweetness. A hint of fresh ginger adds a subtle kick, while whole cloves deepen the warming, aromatic experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy recipe fills your kitchen with inviting scents as it gently simmers. Serve it warm in mugs, optionally garnished with apple or orange slices, for a stunning presentation. Whether you're hosting a holiday party or enjoying a quiet evening, this mulled cider is the ultimate seasonal indulgence. Perfect for searchers of "homemade spiced apple cider" or "warm holiday drinks."
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups apple cider
- 1 large orange
- 1 small lemon
- 2 sticks cinnamon sticks
- 5 pieces whole cloves
- 1 pod star anise
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 cup water
- 1 inch piece fresh ginger
- as desired apple slices (optional, for garnish)
- as desired orange slices (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Pour the apple cider and water into a medium-sized pot and set it over medium heat.
Slice the orange and lemon into thin rounds. Add the slices to the pot.
Peel and thinly slice the ginger. Add the ginger slices, cinnamon sticks, cloves, and star anise to the pot.
Stir in the honey to the liquid and mix until it dissolves.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 15-20 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse.
Taste the cider and adjust sweetness with more honey if desired.
Remove the pot from heat and strain the cider through a fine-mesh sieve to remove the solids.
Serve the warm apple cider in mugs, garnished with optional apple or orange slices if desired.
Enjoy your Sunny Apple Cider while it’s warm!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
210 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 0.5 g | 1% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.1 g | 0% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 0% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 48.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.4 g | 3% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 36 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 4% | |
| Potassium | 259 mg | 6% | |
*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.
